23.12.2007
During yesterday's military advance
into non-liberated territory ahead of Wanni defences, security
forces overran what was identified to be LTTE's 'VIETNAM
Base' located at general area Periyapunichankulama, security
sources said.
Security
forces met with minimum resistance during the advance as
demoralized terrorists were on the flight with acute shortage
of will and man power, defence sources said.
The
LTTE strategic base stretching approximately 400m and 300m
in breath consists with 18 to 20 overhead bunkers, ground
sources said. Eight to ten cadjan roofed huts and a kitchen
were inside the terrorist camp. Troops also located a 150m
long tunnel (2 m width and 2 m height) forming a clandestine
exit route from the camp.
"Few
chairs were also found inside a building and the word "VIETNAM"
was written on them", military reported citing field
sources.
Courtesy
- Sri Lanka Defence
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