The 59 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army formed in 2007. A principal offensive division it is currently deployed for combat operations in the Mullaitivu region.
Sri Lankan Civil War
Operations Formed in the Welioya sector it was tasked with advancing from Welioya to the LTTE stronghold of Mullaitivu. The division captured key LTTE bases in the jungles of Mullaitivu, these included Muhagam camp (May 30, 2008), Michael camp (May 30, 2008), Suganthan camp (July 27, 2008), Jeevan camp (August 16, 2008) that belong to the one four base complex. Troops of the 59 Division took western section of the Nayaru Lagoon on August 21, 2008 and on November 11 Kumalamunai was taken followed by Othiyamalai (November 29, 2008) and Mullayaveli (December 16, 2008)
The 59 Division participated in the Battle of Mullaitivu in January 2009, during which it captured Mullaitivu town, the last stronghold of the Tamil Tigers.
Towns liberated by 59 Division # Area Liberated Date1Munagam Base30 May 20082Michael Base4 July 20083Suganthan camp27 July 20084Jeevan Base16 August 20085West of Nayaroo lagoon21 August 20086Gajabapura23 October 20087Kumulamunai village11 November 20088Otiyamalai29 November 20089Mulliyawalai26 December 200810Mullaitivu Town25 January 2009
Composition 59-1 Brigade 1st Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment 11th Gemunu Watch 14th Vjayabahu Infantry Battalion 59-2 Brigade 1st Sri Lanka Light Infantry 15th V Gemunu Watch 59-3 Brigade 15th Sri Lanka Light Infantry 9th Vjayabahu Infantry Battalion 7th Gemunu Watch
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External links Strength behind 59 Division