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Sri Lankan troops break rebel siege at Jaffna Fort
Government forces broke the Tamil rebels siege of Jaffna Fort after a pre-dawn river crossing by 360 troops aided by gunboats and helicopters. Three soldiers were killed and 10 wounded as the fort, a symbol of Sinhalese power, was entered. pilots braved fire to evacuate the injured. The battle follows months of fighting since the June deadline and leaves Jaffna Town under Tiger control.
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