12.2.2008
 LTTE
launched artillery barrages fell at the densely populated
Thalladi town this morning (February 12) damaging the
Thalladi Church, Mannar defence sources said.
According
to military sources, LTTE mounted artillery shell attacks
since 08.35.a.m.
SLA
retaliated with heavy gun fire towards identified LTTE artillery
positions in the non-liberated areas north of Mannar, security
sources said.
Six
soldiers who were at the St. Sebastian church premises were
killed while another ten received injuries due to this incident.
These
soldiers were participating in a "Shramadana"
campaign as the request made by the Rev. Father of the St.
Sebastian church, security sources further said.
Courtesy
- Sri Lanka Defence
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