Battle of Sakilkilo

Battle of Sakilkilo (1964)
Part of Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation
Date 10 July 1964 Location Sakilkilo Village, Sabah Result Indonesian victory
Belligerents
Indonesia	United Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Major Benny Moerdani	Unknown
Units involved
Kopassus TNKU	Gurkha
Strength
30-50 Soldiers	60-100 Soldiers
Casualties and losses
Few Wounded	20 Killed 34 captured

The Battle of Sakilkilo (Indonesia:Pertempuran Kampung Sakilkilo) was an military clashes between Kopassus and Gurkha. The battle resulted in an Indonesia victory and heavy casualties to the British.

Background

On 1963 when Indonesia attacked Long Jawai they succeeded in killing many British soldiers and captured 12 British soldiers before they were countered by Gurkhas. In 1964 the Indonesian forces launched the attacks or clashes in Sabah.

Battles

On 10 July 1964, the Kopassus with the TNKU volunteers fought battles in the Sakilkilo village, Sabah. The Kopassus managed to defeat Gurkha and succeeded in killing 20 soldiers. They captured 34 Gurkha forces who marched through Kapuas, Sambas.