The SLAF fighter jets launched precision air sorties at a pre-identified LTTE strongpoint at Cheinkkonmalai, located 9km North of Vellankulam in Kilinochchi, Tuesday (August 12) at around 3.30p.m.

Air Force Spokesperson Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said that, the air raids were launched in support of the advancing 58 Division troops, who are now strategically gaining good ground at the western flank of the Wanni battlefront.