Sri Lankan News

Heavy fighting was reported yesterday (Aug 26) in the Wanni and Northern battle theaters as troops confirmed killing 13 terrorists, injuring similar numbers in addition to 34 others who are also believed either killed or seriously wounded, according to finalized military reports received.

2 LTTE terrorists were killed, another reported wounded when troops led separate attacks at LTTE bunker defences at Ponnar in general area Kilaly. Meanwhile, troops operating in general area Koliyakulam at the Vavuniya- Mullaittivu battlefront engaged small arms attacks killing 3 terrorists while injuring similar numbers sources said. Also, troops of the 56 Division pushed into an LTTE bunker defence in general area Navathkulama at 9AM, and have reported killed one terrorist, sources said. 3 more terrorists were killed and 6 others wounded during a similar confrontation with LTTE at Palamoddai area at 4 PM.

Meanwhile, troops of the 57 Division conducting search operations in general area South of Mallavi have found 174 hand grenades and 4 anti-personnel (AP) mines according to reports.

At the Welioya front in the Eastern Wanni battle theater, security forces confirmed killing 5 terrorists and injuring 6 others during separate clashes erupted with LTTE. According to reports, intense fighting was reported in general area Andankulama on Tuesday. 21 terrorists are also believed either killed or seriously wounded during the confrontations. Troops have also removed 61AP mines and 7 IEDs during search operations conducted in the area, military said.

2 more terrorists were reported either killed or wounded in general area Nittukkaikulam at 8.30 AM., according to reports. 2 soldiers have also received injuries during confrontation with LTTE in general areas at Andankulama and Nittukkaikulam.

Meanwhile, troops conducting search operations at the Madhu junction area have recovered 2 claymore mines each weighing 2.5kgs, 2 detonators and a 20ft long wire roll, sources further said.

Courtesy: Ministry of Defence