17.2.2008

Security forces stepped-up multi-pronged attacks at LTTE positions in Wanni and North inflicting heavy damages yesterday, February 16, military report said. 49 LTTE terrorists were killed while 20 others inured during the clashes erupted right throughout the day, report further said. Two army soldiers made their supreme sacrifice while 16 others received injuries during yesterday's clashes.

In the Jaffna theatre of battle, army snipers deployed at Muhamalai confirmed that a terrorist was gunned down last evening.

Three LTTE terrorists were killed when the troops ambushed an LTTE movement in Muhamalai at 2.05 p.m yesterday.

Meanwhile, troops advanced into LTTE defences at Vempotukerni and destroyed three LTTE bunkers at 12.35 a.m yesterday. One terrorist was killed while another two wounded due to the incident. One GPS, one compass, one binocular, one hand grenade, one pouch, three magazines and 90 ammunition uncovered in a subsequent search operation, report further said.

Troops advanced into LTTE defences destroyed LTTE bunker lines at Muhamalai, Averikadu and Nagarkovil fronts yesterday. 12 LTTE terrorists were killed while 5 others were injured due to these incidents. One army soldier made his supreme sacrifice while three others received injuries, report further said.

In the Wanni theatre of battle, in Vavuniya front, an LTTE terrorist was killed when the troops launched an attack targeting a group of LTTE terrorists at 11.45 a.m in general area Vedamakilam.

Army snipers deployed at Periyapantrichurichchan and Kallikulam confirmed that 4 LTTE terrorists were killed in two separate incidents took place at 8.45 a.m and 11.00 a.m.

In Periyapantrichurichchan, troops ambushed an LTTE movement at 4.50 p.m and security forces believed that 11 LTTE terrorists may either killed or critically wounded in this incident. One soldier was also received injuries due to this attack.

In two separate confrontations took place at Kallikilam and Koilmoddai, ground troops confirmed that 8 terrorists were killed and 2 others received injuries. One soldier was also received injuries in this incident.

Troops ambushed an LTTE movement in general area Koilmoddai, killing 8 terrorists. Four army soldiers also sustained injuries due to the incident. Meanwhile, in another ambush 8 LTTE terrorists were killed in general area Andankulam, report further said.

Meanwhile, one soldier was killed in a confrontation took place in the Andankulam area around 4.30 p.m. Four other soldiers deployed at Villattikulam and Periyapantrichurichchan received injuries due to LTTE mortar fire last evening.

In the Mannar front, army snipers deployed in general area Narikkulam confirmed that 3 terrorists were gunned down at 5.35 p.m yesterday.

Meanwhile, two soldiers received injuries in a confrontation took place at Periyanavettikulam at 10.30 a.m yesterday. The damages to the LTTE are not yet known.

Meanwhile, troops ambushed an LTTE movement at Wilgamwehera in the Trincomalee area at 8.20 p.m yesterday. In a subsequent search operation conducted in the area troops uncovered a claymore mine, 1kg TNT, one pouch, one hand grenade and 50 ammunition along with a body of the slain LTTE cadre, report further said.

Limited offensives are continued.