COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Government troops attacked Tamil Tiger rebels across Sri Lanka's northern front lines Sunday, triggering a battle that killed 20 of the separatist guerrillas and six soldiers, the military said.Soldiers pushed into rebel-held territory in the northern Welioya area and attacked insurgents, said military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara. The ensuing battle killed 20 guerrillas and six soldiers, Nanayakkara said. He said 35 rebels and 18 soldiers were wounded.
Rebel spokesman Rasiah Ilanthirayan could not immediately be reached for comment.
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