Army infantrymen and commandos of Task Force 1 continued their counter terror operations on the Kilinochchi southern front enduring heavy terror resistance on Sunday (Aug 24). Reports indicate that 4 terrorists were killed and at least 4 others wounded in the clashes occurred from 6 AM to 4 PM in the Nachchikudha area. Also, 10 soldiers suffered injuries during these clashes.

Separately in the Kariyalaimoddai area , 3 soldiers suffered injuries due to a booby trap explosion around 4.45 PM.

On the Mullaittivu eastern front, troops of Army 59 division attacked and captured an LTTE bunker and a Mortar pit located in the Andankulama last afternoon. Troops claimed 7 terrorists were either killed or wounded in the incident.