In the Jaffna front at Muhamalai troops attacked and destroyed and LTTE bunker defence killing a terrorist, at around 2 p.m. Three terrorists were also reported killed in SLA sniper attacks in separate locations at general area Nagarkovil.

Meanwhile, two soldiers have laid their lives during confrontations with LTTE while 5 others were reported wounded from Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas.

According to reports received from Vavuniya front, 15 terrorists were killed in separate clashes at Karampikulama, Vilathikulama, Kovilmoddai areas as troops further advanced into non-liberated territory.

No damages were caused to own troops, security sources said.

At the Mannar front, troops destroyed an LTTE bunker defence in general area Perankamam killing 3 terrorists, security sources said. During subsequent search operations conducted in the area troops recovered a slain LTTE body, a T-56 assault riffle and a radio communication set, sources further added.

Reports received also indicated that 7 terrorists were killed and 11 injured at Veppankulama area, though exact figures were not available, as LTTE circuits experienced congestion during the period, sources said. Meanwhile, intercepted enemy circuits have also confirmed that many terrorists have gone missing who were last observed deployed at battle fronts of Wanni theatre. The turnover of fighting cadres in the fronts has eased the military advance into Wanni heartland, defence sources said.

At the Welioya front, 2 soldiers were reported wounded in a confrontation with LTTE ahead of Kokkuthudduval general area yesterday, according to military reports. Meanwhile, intercepted enemy transmissions also revealed that 2 terrorists were killed during the confrontation.

In general area Andankulama, a soldier sustained injuries due to an AP mine explosion, security sources said.

Courtesy - Sri Lanka Defence