TamilNet: 02.03.09 SLA shelling kills 122 within 3 days in Mullaiththeevu

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On Sunday, around 37 civilians were killed and the day before around 40 were reported killed in SLA barrage and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombardment. SLAF bombers were seen dropping bombs from a high altitude after the downing of a bomber on Friday. An average of 30 to 50 civilians were being killed in Mullaiththeevu. 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