8.1.2008
At least ten terrorists were killed
in clashes today (January 08) ahead of the Wanni defences,
when troops forced into non-liberated territory at Mullikulama
and Periyathampanae.
The
strikes were launched as effective response measures to
LTTE elements, in keeping with the government's intention
to salvage entrapped Tamil civilians from the grip of the
terrorist outfit, Army said.
Meanwhile,
Air force said, precision aerial raids were conducted at
a pre-identified LTTE nerve center located North of Palampiddi,
Mullikulama, this morning at 9.20.
Pilots
confirmed that the LTTE base was destroyed following the
attack. Terrorist casualty figures were not immediately
available, sources further added.
Courtesy
- Sri Lanka Defence
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