Ambush at Drumnakilly
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The ambush at Drumnakilly was a military confrontation that took place at Drumnakilly in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland on 30 August 1988 during The Troubles, when a detachment of the Provisional IRA (IRA) was ambushed by the British Army.
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Part of the Troubles and Operation Banner | |||||||
Drumnakilly, close to where the ambush occurred | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Provisional IRA |
United Kingdom • British Army (SAS) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gerard Harte | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
3 volunteers | 12 soldiers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
3 killed | None | ||||||
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