53 Div advances towards Vellamullivaikkal

Troops of 53 Division ongoing with its hostage-rescue operations made additional advances towards Vellamullivaikkal from East of Puthukkudyirippu amidst serious not direct fire launched by the LTTE terrorists from the government affirmed No Fire Zone, yesterday (April 16).
According to finalized armed reports received, LTTE terrorists have constructed steep soil bunds to restrict both advances of security forces and movement of civilians crossways open land terrain. "They have also cluttered the area with anti-personnel (AP) mines and land mines harshly restricting civilians from flee LTTE hostage", a defence observe said citing precise ground reports recived.
Infantrymen of 1 Gemunu Watch (1 GW) on unpleasant under 53 Division have exposed 3 bodies of LTTE terrorists killed in hours-long fighting took place yesterday. 10 x T-56 arms were also found during the similar search and clearing process, military account added.
Meanwhile, troops of 5 Gemunu Watch (5 GW) confronted with LTTE terrorists on their advances towards 53 Div advances towards Vellamullivaikkal and inflict heavy recompense to the enemy. 2 bodies of LTTE terrorists were found throughout the subsequent search process the length of with 5 x T-56 weapons and 1 x Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), the armed report added.

Army hunts down LTTE infiltrators - Piramanthalkulam North

Soldiers of Army 57 Division now manning the active defence in the rear areas of the main theatre of the battle attacked a group of LTTE infiltrators detected in the Piramanthalkulam North area this morning (Apr 2).
According to the defence sources, the quarrel occurred about 11.45 AM. Troops throughout the following search found 3 bodies of slain LTTE cadres, 30 disguise uniforms alike to those damaged by the Sri Lankan soldiers, six T-56 rifles, two radio message sets , eight military packs, two claymore mines , C-4 high explosives , one IED, the length of with other military items.
Search operations are being continued...

Heavy fighting in north-east of Puthukudiyiruppu; 13 LTTE bodies found

According to the newest information conservative from the battlefront, fierce hostility ranged in northeast of Puthukudiyiruppu as troops of 53 (Task Force 8 also attached to 53 Div) and 58 Divisions surrounded the LTTE's remaining area in the disagreeable continued after capturing Pachchapulmudai junction by last evening, 1 April.
Troops of 5 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (5 VIR) confronted with LTTE terrorists while advancing south to north way to linkup with the troops of 58 Division marched from north to south encircling LTTE terrorists in approximately 1Sq Km make bigger in north east of Puthukudiyiruppu, defence sources added.
In search operations conducted following heavy confrontations in the area, troops have establish 10 bodies of LTTE terrorists killed in hours-long fighting along with warlike matter left behind by the fleeing terrorists. 5 x T-56 weapons, 1 x I-Com set, 2 x RPG bombs, 31 x HMG ammunition and trimmings of HMG weapon are also exposed during the search operation.
Meanwhile, 6 Gajaba Regiment (6 GR) advanced further to adjust the defence line amidst LTTE resistance were able to inflict heavy damages to terrorists, military report added. 3 x bodies of LTTE terrorists killed during the argument establish along with 3 x T-56 assault riffles and 2 x RPG bombs.
Yesterday, 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (11 SLLI) troops have captured the Pachchapulmudai junction situated along the Puthukudiyiruppu - Ampalavanpokkanai Road which relations the No Fire Zone after and mainland through the laggon. With the fallen of Pachchapulmudai connection, LTTE lost their last supply way used for strengthening and logistic transport to Puthukudiyiruppu.

Troops gain control over Pachchapulmuddai area - Puthukkudiyiruppu east

Troops of 58 Division engaged in violent fighting with LTTE terrorists in east of Puthukkudiyiruppu have gained control over the Pachchapulmuddai area by this afternoon, 1 April, newest armed report said.
LTTE terrorists, given rigid confrontation on advancing troops, have kept the area send-off the bodies of terrorists killed in the face of effective gun fire launched by troops, military sources added.
During the following search operations conducted in the area troops exposed 19 x bodies of LTTE terrorists killed all through the fighting along with war materials left at the back by the terrorists.
19 x T-56 physical attack rifles, 02 x base stations communications sets, 02 x I-Com radio sets and 02 x Cougar hand held sets are in the middle of the items found during the search process.

LTTE built earth bund cum ditch North of Palamathalan seized

55 Division troops under the command of Brigadier Prasanna Silva have breached LTTE defences and gained manage over an LTTE built earth bund cum channel constructed North of Palamathalan, Saturday (March 28).
Unable to face the military onslaught terrorists have fled putting-up less argument security sources said adding that at least 8 terrorists were killed and 17 others injured in yesterday's fighting. Terrorists are incessantly mounting heavy artillery and mortar attacks from the administration declared No Fire Zone, and this has been the only respond the losing terrorists could give avoiding direct meeting with military, safety sources said.
During following search operations conducted, troops have found 2 LTTE bodies the distance end to end of with 2 T-56 assault riffles, the sources further said.

Navy rescues 108 Tamil Civilians fleeing from LTTE Hostage

Sri Lanka Navy rescue 108 Tamil civilians who had been fleeing from the cruel LTTE hostage in Mulaithivu. The Navy rescued them on the 21st March 2009 in the seas of Chundikulum approximately 1210 hrs.
The rescued consisted of 33 adult males, 28 mature females and 47 children. The group had been establish on board 06 white flag-hoisted dinghies while attempting to flee from the LTTE control in the un-cleared areas of Mullaithivu.
Upon rescuing, all were brought aground at the Munai Beach and provided with much-needed food, food and ingest and medical assistance. The rescued spoken their heart-felt thanks to the Navy for coming to their rescue. After the beginning investigations, the rescued civilians were handed over to the public relations member officer of the SLA at Point Pedro.
The mass departure of the innocent Tamil civilians evasion from LTTE clutches is now on the rise. This is largely due to the self-assurance they have placed in the Government Security Forces whose caring operations have helped Tamil civilians to get out themselves from the terrorists' clutches.
Sri Lanka Navy has made special preparations to help innocent Tamil civilians fleeing from the LTTE control. Naval workers and vessels along with stand-by rescue and medical teams are on particular use for this caring assistance assignment in the North-eastern seas.

Over dozen LTTE terrorists killed, many injured in Mullaittivu fighting

At least 23 terrorists were killed and as many reported upset on Wednesday (March 18) as 58 Division infantrymen ran into identified LTTE confrontation positions situated in universal area Northeast of Puthukkudiyirippu.
According to battlefield information received, troops have uncovered 12 LTTE bodies, similar number of T-56 assault riffles and an I-com set during following look for operations conducted in the area. Meanwhile, 11 more terrorists were reported killed sniped in the area, safety sources said.
Separately, 55 Division snipers deployed in general area South of Chalai have too allegedly killed 8 terrorists yesterday military sources said.

55 Div troops gain control over Pattikarai area in Mullaittivu

Troops of the 55 Division have gained total control over general area at Pattikarai after hours of intense firing swap that ensued with LTTE Tuesday (March 17). Meanwhile, troops advancing further south have also captured the LTTE built earth bund cum channel causing heavy injured to LTTE throughout the confrontations, security sources said.
4 terrorists were also reported killed sniped in general area Pattikarai, according to armed reports received.

Sri Lankan soldiers continue fighting terrorists, rescue more civilians - Puthukkudiyiruppu

Reports conventional from the battlefield so far indicate that the soldiers of Sri Lanka Army 53 Division, 55 Division and 58 Division are ongoing on their noble mission to save civilians by force held by the LTTE in the remaining terrorist beating areas in Puthukkudiyiruppu.
Despite all the restriction that the military have to countenance due to terrorist use of human shield, Sri Lankan soldiers were able to save more that 400 civilians by the this afternoon (Mar 16), point to the reports.
Also, soldiers of Army 53 Division in service in Puthukkudiyiruppu East battled the terrorists from morning to evening inflicting heavy damages to the terrorists. Troops found 7 bodies of LTTE cadres, along with seven T-56 riffles and one radio communication set after the clashes. A sniper deployed in the same separation area of blame, long-established acquisition of one terrorist aim throughout daytime.
Separately, troops of Task Force 2 now busy in active defence and mine payment process in the Puthukkudiyiruppu West area uncovered 900 ammo used for 9mm pistols, 780 dismissal devices of claymore bombs, 42 fuses of mortar bombs during the day's operations.

Sangaree appeals to Prabha again

The TULF leader V. Anandasangaree in his latest letter previous week to LTTE leader V. Prabhakaran called for his give in along with his cadres as that would be the only way to save the Tamil people who are by force detained in a small area in the North.
Sangaree in his letter said "As far as we can see the war is over. What is incidence these days is mopping up and winding up operations in a small area where 81,000 families had been squeezed into. Detaining these people for an indefinite period will not help you in any way.
"The future place of your whole group is also extremely insecure. Rather than behind all of them please come to your senses and put aside the remaining information of your cadre. Please give in them and all of them can be saved under a general official pardon. Please break up your organisation and give in to the Armed Forces. This is the only way by which you could save them.
"You are being accused by the international community of ill-treating the people. The UN and EU had fated your action. The UN High Commission for Human human rights and organisations like the Amnesty global have accused you of by force detaining innocent people.
The Tamils in important cities all over the world have demanded that the blameless people should be saved, who do not speak for you. The message for you is to release our people. The blame of saving Tamils is now completely in your hands," Anandasangaree said in his letter to Prabhakaran.

Another 281 civilians rescued from terror clutches with navy assistance - Mullaittivu

Sri Lanka Navy has facilitated rescuing of 281 civilians held imprisoned by the LTTE terrorists in Mullaittivu.
Navy sources said that, the 6th batch of civilians including patients requiring instant medical notice was transported to Trincomalee by the "MV Greed Ocean" yesterday (Feb 28). The Navy provided the safe passage for the vessel carrying civilians from Mullaittivu and conventional the passengers at Trincomalee harbour.
Navy medical teams provide instant checkup action to the needy patients winning disembarkation and rapid them to the government hospital Trincomalee for additional treatment.
MV Green Ocean has been charted by the government of Sri Lanka in order to save civilians held as human protect by the LTTE terrorists in Mullaittivu. The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) sails the ship under its flag. The Government Hospital of Trincomalee has been adequately staffed and provided with sufficient stocks of drug by the Health Ministry of Sri Lanka in order to meet the compulsion.
According to the Navy source, the last lot of civilians included 95 men, 128 women and 58 children. Out of them 65 men and 72 females were patients.
From 10th February 2009, Sri Lanka navy has assisted rescuing of 1907 civilians counting large number of patients by MV Green Ocean. This was in adding to the large number of civilians rescued by Sri Lanka navy sea units deployed in the Northeastern coastal waters.

LTTE makes desperate attempts to hold Puthukudiyiruppu; an LTTE ground commander killed

Troops of 1 Gajaba Regiment (1 GR) and 4 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (4 VIR) on 681 Brigade has a lot confronted with LTTE terrorists in general area Puthukudiyiruppu as LTTE terrorists formation stiff argument on advancing troops for defending the LTTE's last stronghold, Puthukudiyiruppu built-up yesterday, 26 February.
An LTTE ground commander, known as Shankar, who led the battle against safety forces in Puthukudiyiruppu area, was killed during the hostility, ground troops claimed. Intercepting LTTE broadcast it is long-established that 14 LTTE terrorists were killed while 30 others suffered injuries throughout the hours long fighting.
Meanwhile, troops of 18 Gemunu Watch (18 GW) of 641 Brigade piece under Task Force 4 (TF4) have engaged with LTTE terrorists in several occasions in general area Puthukudiyiruppu right through out the day, 26 February.
Intense fighting consequences heavy damages to the opponent, intercepting LTTE message channels ground troops long-established. Heavy fighting commenced around 7.30 AM and lasted till 5.30 PM, military report said.

Army Poised to Liberate Last Town Under Terror Clutches

Sri Lanka Army offensive basics are gradually encircling the Puthukkudduyirppu built-up, the last town to be unconventional from terrorist control.
Puthukkudduyirppu comes across down the A-35 road (Paranthan-Mullaittvu), about 35 km from Paranthan. The built-up stretches in an area of approximately 25 square kilometres, out of which about 20 square kilometres situated north of the A-35.
According to the battlefield sources, Army 58 Division basics manoeuvring from the North are in the procedure of dominating Ampalavanpokkani area situated just 2 km from the northern parameters of the Puthukkudduyirppu built-up. Also, the basics of the same separation manoeuvring from the North and the Northwest have located themselves just 3-5 km from the built-up.
Yesterday's (Feb 19) battlefield in order indicate that 58 Division troops have been full of activity in heavy hostility with the terrorists in the north, northwest and west of Puthukkudduyirppu areas. The locations of the combating can be situated on a warped line drawn oppose clockwise from north of Puthukkudduyirppu built-up to the west, up to the A-35.
Troops found three bodies of LTTE cadres, seven T-56 riffles, and three radio communication sets, during follodivision searches.
Meanwhile troops of the Task Force 4, manoeuvring from the Southwest of Puthukkudduyirppu, have established their positions just 2-3 km short of the western parameters of the Puthukkudduyirppu built-up. According to the battlefield reports troops conventional out daylong assaults at the terrorist locations located south of the A-35 yesterday.
The recently formed Task Force 8 solders induct to the battlefield form the South of the Puthukkudduyirppu built-up, too have in progress touching northwards , the reports additional indicate

Moping up operations continue in west of Puthukkudiyiruppu

LTTE terrorists have turned the Uddayarkattu government school into a medical center to treat its wounded cadres.
Sri Lanka Army 58 division soldiers after wresting control over the Puthukkudiyiruppu West built up are now busy in moping operations in the area, defence sources reveal.
Battlefield reports indicate that troops contain so far collected 28 bodies of LTTE cadres since Monday (Feb 16). Yesterday unaccompanied troops found 14 bodies of LTTE cadres along with three T-56 riffles, one 81mm mortar gun , two radio message sets and one sniper riffle.
Heavy clashes ensued in both north and south of A-35 road (Paranthan- Mullaittivu) as troops of 2 Commando Regiment (2CR), 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (11SLLI), 10 SLLI, 7 Sinha Ragiment (7SR), 12 Gamunu Watch (12GW), and 8GW work of art from north entered into the Puthukkudiyiruppu West areas on Monday.
The Puthukkudiyiruppu West built up is situated about 18 miles from Parantham down the A-35 . Puthukkudiyiruppu town is the last rural community in the residual LTTE collection house which is located about 3 miles from the Puthukkudiyiruppu West built up.

Prabhakaran still here - surrendered LTTE suicide bombers tell Sunday Observer

Prabhakaran still here - surrendered LTTE suicide bombers tell Sunday Observer
The LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran still in Vanni will carry on to hold the blameless civilians until the military captures him the two LTTE Black Tiger suicide cadres, who have surrendered to Army exposed. In an exclusive meeting with the Sunday Observer they said that Prabhakaran's son Charles Anthony was commanding their armed forces with other famous LTTE leaders like Banu and Lakshman.
The two Black Tigers in their twenties had surrendered to the troops of the 57 Division at Therumurukandy on Jan. 28, after they failed in their attempts to bomb the bund of the Iranamadu Tank which if succeeded could have caused immense disaster.
Anthony and Soosai had briefed them on the mission, for an underwater obliteration on Jan 20, but they, who were fed up with the 'behaviour' of the LTTE and its leadership had determined to surrender.
"The LTTE is abducting lots of children who are in their teens. They want to give up civilians as ordinary fodder. Sons and daughters of the LTTE leaders are living lushness lives," they charged. The two former Tiger cadres said that the innocent youth are life form brain-washed and sent on suicide missions. According to them, with the battle hotting up, Prabhakaran had sent his wife and the youngest son 10-year-old, Balachandran to a safer location.

Intense fighting reported in Pudukudiirippu; heavy damages to terrorists

Infantrymen of 641 and 642 Brigades portion under Task Force 4 (TF4) had more than a few confrontation with LTTE terrorists in universal area Puthukkudiyiruppu inflicting serious damages to the adversary yesterday, 12 February.
Snipers deployed in 641 Brigade have gunned down 4 LTTE terrorists in countenance of the defence line in two split occasions, military report traditional from the battlefront said.
Meanwhile, troops of 14 Sri Lanka Singa Regiment (14 SLSR), 20 Sri Lanka glow Infantry (20 SLLI) and 18 Gemunu Watch (18 GW) serving under 642 Brigade in service in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area confronted with LTTE terrorists causing grave recompense to the enemy, the armed report added.
During a clearing process, troops of 14 SLSR have uncovered a few weapons absent away by the terrorists. 1 x G3A3 weapon, 1 x AK47 weapon, 1 x repeater weapon, 1 x G3A3 Light Machine Gun and 1 x shotgun were also among the recoveries, report said.
Separately, troops of 18 GW have found a resolution antenna while conducting a search and clear process in general area Puthukkudiyiruppu.

LTTE fire fleeing civilians ; 19 killed , Army rescue 1046 civilians - Puthukkuduyiruppu

The latest reports inward from the Army Task Force 2 indicate that 19 civilians have been killed and 75 others injured in the cowardly LTTE assault at the civilians seeking refuge with the soldiers in Udayarkattukualam this morning (Feb 10). Among the dead are 2 children , 5 women , and 12 males. Another 28 children , 30 women and 17 men have suffered injuries.
Sri Lanka Army Task Force 2 soldiers in service west of Puthukkuduyiruppu, in Mullaittivu area have rescued about 1046 Tamil civilians evasion the LTTE person protect in Wanni this morning (Feb 10). According to the defence sources, the civilians have at home to the civilian save point in the North east of Udayarkattukulam area between 6 AM and 7 AM amidst raging LTTE little arms flames.
Army has taken events to airlift the seriously wounded people to Anuruadhapura and Vavuniya hospitals while the others have been given first aid at field dressing position at the save point itself. Troops expects more civilians arrivals today, said the sources.
The attack at the civilians is the third in this month approved out by the LTTE terrorists to stop civilians getting out of the human shield in Wanni. Yesterday (Feb 9) a brainwashed LTTE suicide bomber blew herself up, at a civilian save tip killing 10 civilians and wounding over 40.

Over 4500 Tamil civilians reach security forces seeking safety - Mullaittivu

As the security forces further decrease LTTE beating areas, 4701 more Tamil civilians who were kept as hostages by the LTTE terrorists have crossed over to unconventional areas from the Puthukudiyirippu in Mullaittivu amidst heavy thrashing and gunfire by the LTTE, throughout the last 24 hours, 9 February, defence sources said.
The civilians have been heading for to the welfare centers recognized in Vavuniya after as long as with meals and medical treatments. "The Army and the GA's office are prepared to make easy these civilians and their safety and welfare is well certain", armed official said language to defence.lk.
Yesterday, marking the uppermost number of displaced people crossed in a single day over to the unconventional areas, 5593 Tamil civilians reached to security forces looking for safety for their lives.
Troops now busy in a rescue mission to open evasion routes for the Tamil civilians how were by force held by the terrorists as a human shield.

Deputy sea tiger leader killed; fall of Chalai imminent

Adding another huge hinder for the LTTE terrorists in Wanni battlefront the Deputy LTTE sea tiger head and three other sea tiger leaders were killed in a fierce argument took put in north of Chalai yesterday, 4 February, the newest military sources in battlefront said.
According to the available information, LTTE sea tiger second-in-command leader known as Vinayagam was killed as troops of 55 Division on assignment to imprison LTTE's last sea tiger base, Chalai, launched an effective unpleasant push against LTTE confrontation. The intense fighting reported between 1.45PM to 2.00 PM, defence sources said.
By intercepting LTTE communication channels, it is revealed that terrorists were not capable to found the body of the killed deputy sea tiger leader so far as troops continued their unpleasant on residual LTTE positions in the area.
Meanwhile, In-charge of LTTE land fighting group known as Kader and sea tiger Pooneryn area leader know as Pahalawan were also killed all through the argument, military sources further confirmed.
Sea tiger special leader known as Sinna Kannan was killed in a split confrontation reported in north of Chalai around 8.50 AM yesterday. He was later given the self-styled rank of 'Lt. Colonel', Electronic Warfare (EW) sources confirmed intercepting LTTE message channels. Eight more sea tigers were also killed throughout the battle.
Troops are now heading towards Chalai, the only remaining sea tiger base, ahead more LTTE beating areas amidst rigid confrontation given by the terrorists.

Army, Air Force foil LTTE bid to breach defence line - Mullaittivu

Sri Lanka Army 59 Division and the Task Force 4 with the help of Sri Lanka Air Force combatant craft have let down an LTTE bid to break the Mullaittivu defence line.
According to the battleground sources, the terrorists since Sunday (Feb 1) had made a desperate attempt to breach the army onward deface line, west of Nanthikadal lagoon. serious clashed prevailed in the area as close district battles erupted between troops and the terrorists during last 72 hours.
Air Force spokesperson Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara told defence.lk that 13 air missions were conducted between 8, last night to 6 this morning targeting LTTE reinforcements, gatherings and strongholds. Israeli built Kafir fighters approved nine out of the total missions while the 4 others were close air hold up mission by Russian built MI 24 Helicopter gun ships. He said that the terrorists have suffered a heavy toll throughout the missions, citing operational sources.
Defence cleverness sources said that the unsuccessful terrorists unpleasant was lead by the LTTE's latest armed wing leader Theepan. The aim of the terrorists was to get well the lost earth in Mullaittivu to bring back to life confidence of their cadres. However , the terrorists have suffered a serious beating , the sources added.