Operation Balavegaya (Operation Power force) was a combined military operation launched by the Sri Lankan Military in Jaffna. It was the largest amphibious assault launched by the Sri Lankan Military in its history. Operation Balavegaya was launched in response to siege of Elephant Pass by the LTTE terrorists. It is believed that Operation Balavegaya was the largest and most successful military operation of the Sri Lankan Military until Operation Riviresa in 1995.
Read more about Operation Balavegaya: Background, Battle For Elephant Pass, Operation Balavegaya I, Aftermath
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