10.8.2008

At least 15 LTTE terrorists were killed and twice as numbers injured when troops forced into LTTE forward defence lines at Kilali, Jaffna on Sunday (August 10) at around 4a.m.

The 53 Division troops stormed into LTTE forward defence lines (FDLs) in an early hour surprise assault forcing terrorists to flee with heavy casualties. 15 terrorists were killed and many others injured in the confrontation, military said citing intercepted LTTE communication.

Troops have later returned towards initial positions after holding the LTTE bunkers during the offensive drive as military claimed the mission objectives were successfully achieved.

No damages were caused to own troops during the limited operation, military said.