53 Division (Sri Lanka)
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The 53 Division is an elite division
of the Sri Lanka Army. A principal offensive division, it is currently deployed for combat operations in the Jaffna Peninsula
and is under the command of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna
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Division (military)
A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of between 10,000 and 20,000 soldiers. In most armies, a division is composed of several regiments or brigades, and in turn several divisions typically make up a corps...
of the Sri Lanka Army. A principal offensive division, it is currently deployed for combat operations in the Jaffna Peninsula
Jaffna Peninsula
The Jaffna Peninsula is an area in Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is home to the capital city of the province, Jaffna and comprises much of the former land mass of the ancient Tamil kingdoms of the Nagas and the medieval Jaffna kingdom. The peninsula is mostly surrounded by water, connected to...
and is under the command of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna
Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna
Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna is a regional command of the Sri Lanka Army, that is responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in and around the Jaffna Peninsula in the Northern Province, this includes several divisions and the independent brigades...
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Towns captured by 55 Division
| # | Area Liberated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puthukkudiyirippu Hospital | 12 March 2009 |
| 2 | Pachchapulmuddai | 1 April 2009 |
| 3 | Puthukkudiyiruppu Puthukkudiyiruppu (Mullaitivu) Puthukkudiyiruppu is a small town in the Mullaitivu District of Sri Lanka.There are four main roads which lead to Mullaithivu in the east, Paranthan towards west, Iranaipalai towards north and Oddusuddan towards south... |
5 April 2009 |