Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets raided an LTTE military base located at west of Nayaru lagoon around 7.30 p.m today, May 15.
Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Andrew Wijesooriya, speaking to defence.lk said that the air sorties were carried out targeting the LTTE base located in a jungle patch in Mullaittivu area.
The targeted LTTE military base had been under constant air and ground surveillances for long period and the air raids were launched as intensified activities had been observed in the terror base recently, spokesperson added. The target was accurately hit causing maximum damage to the enemy base, he further said.
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Air Force bombs key terror training facility - Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed a key LTTE training facility located at Kollanvillu, 4 Km South of Mulankavil in the Kilinochchi district this morning (May 14).
According to the Air Force sources, few air sorties were carried out between 7.15 - 7.30 am targeting the LTTE camp. The sources said that the target has been registered by the defence intelligence authorities after thorough ground surveillance. The target was effectively acquired, the sources added.
According to the Air Force sources, few air sorties were carried out between 7.15 - 7.30 am targeting the LTTE camp. The sources said that the target has been registered by the defence intelligence authorities after thorough ground surveillance. The target was effectively acquired, the sources added.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
LTTE's "18 Base" falls to troops; 42 terrorists killed, 38 wounded - Mannar
Troops have captured the LTTE's stronghold called "18 Base" (One-Eight Base) located at north of Parayakulam in Mannar front inflicting heavy damages to the enemy today, April 30.
Clashes erupted when the troops deployed in general areas Parayakulam, Karukkakulam and Kattankulam were advancing towards LTTE defence line around 5.15 am and brought the entire area where LTTE's "18 Base" located under fully security forces control following heavy fighting lasted for hours, defence sources in Mannar said.
By monitoring LTTE radio communication, it is learnt that 42 LTTE cadres were killed while another 38 suffered injuries due to this battle.
Six army soldiers suffered injuries during this gun battle and they were airlifted to the hospitals for immediate medical attention.
Sri Lanka Air Force MI24 helicopter gun ships provided aerial cover to the ground troops by destroying two identified LTTE gun positions located in general areas Karukkakulam and Chalampikulam, sources further said.
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11 terrorists killed, 18 wounded in clashes erupted - Mannar front
Clashes erupted when the troops deployed in general areas Parayakulam, Karukkakulam and Kattankulam were advancing towards LTTE defence line around 5.15 am and brought the entire area where LTTE's "18 Base" located under fully security forces control following heavy fighting lasted for hours, defence sources in Mannar said.
By monitoring LTTE radio communication, it is learnt that 42 LTTE cadres were killed while another 38 suffered injuries due to this battle.
Six army soldiers suffered injuries during this gun battle and they were airlifted to the hospitals for immediate medical attention.
Sri Lanka Air Force MI24 helicopter gun ships provided aerial cover to the ground troops by destroying two identified LTTE gun positions located in general areas Karukkakulam and Chalampikulam, sources further said.
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11 terrorists killed, 18 wounded in clashes erupted - Mannar front
SLAF bombed at LTTE heavy gun positions - Welioya
Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets raided LTTE heavy gun positions located in general areas Andankulam and Kumbulamunai this morning, April 30.
Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Andrew Wijesooriya speaking to deence.lk said that air attacks launched between 11.15 a.m and 11.30 am targeting LTTE gun positions located 12 and 14 Kilometres north of the security forces Forward Defence Line (FDL) in Welioya front.
Meanwhile, MI24 helicopter gun ships raided LTTE stronghold located 3.5Km ahead of security forces defence line in Mannar front around 4.00 pm, spokesperson further added.
Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Andrew Wijesooriya speaking to deence.lk said that air attacks launched between 11.15 a.m and 11.30 am targeting LTTE gun positions located 12 and 14 Kilometres north of the security forces Forward Defence Line (FDL) in Welioya front.
Meanwhile, MI24 helicopter gun ships raided LTTE stronghold located 3.5Km ahead of security forces defence line in Mannar front around 4.00 pm, spokesperson further added.
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