29.8.2008

Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets conducted two air raids targeting a Sea Tiger training facility and a mortar location in the Wanni this morning and afternoon (Aug 29).

Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara speaking to defence.lk said that the first air raid was launched around 11.30 AM targeting a Sea Tiger training facility located 4.5km Northwest of Poonaryn junction in Kilinochchi. .

Later, the fighter jets targeted an LTTE mortar location situated 3km North of Nachchikudha , around 1 PM. The air raid was conducted in support of Task Force 1 troops operating on the South of Kilinochchi warfront, said the Air Force spokesperson.

The SLAF sources said that both targets were accurately acquired.