Thursday, May 15, 2008

29 terrorists killed, 10 wounded in today's clashes - Vavuniya, Mannar fronts

The military reports received from the Wanni warfront this evening, May 15, indicate that 29 terrorists were killed and at least 10 others suffered injuries in the day's offensives. In addition, one soldier laid his life for the sake of motherland while another suffered injuries during these clashes.

In Mannar front, incidents reported from Alankulam, north of Periyaodaippu, Nedunkandal and east of Adampan areas. Troops attacked two fortified LTTE bunkers in early hours today and ground troops confirmed that 6 terrorists were killed while another 10 suffered injuries in this attack.

Meanwhile, troops directed artillery shells observing an LTTE gathering in general area north of Periyaodaippu around 6.30 this morning. Ground troops confirmed that 8 terrorists were killed due to shelling.

Separately, army snipers deployed in general area east of Adampan gunned down an LTTE terrorist in morning hours today, the report said.

An army soldier suffered injuries exploding an anti-personnel mine in general area Nadunkandal this morning, the report further stated.

In Vavuniya front, troops confronted with a group of LTTE terrorists in general area Palampiddi and troops confirmed that 2 terrorists were killed while another two suffered injuries. In the same area, troops ambushed an LTTE movement killing at least 2 terrorists around 11.00 a.m. An army soldier suffered injuries exploding an anti-personnel mine while engage in mine clearing operation in same area, the report added.

At least 10 LTTE terrorist were killed when the troops ambushed an LTTE movement in general area Periyamadu this evening.

Offensive operation in progress.

No comments: