2.6.2008
Finalized
military reports received from Wanni and Jaffna theatres
of battle on yesterday's (June 1) operations indicate that
15 terrorists were killed and at least 11 others wounded.
Further, 29 others were reportedly killed or wounded during
the clashes occurred in the Muhamalai, Mannar, Vavuniya
and Welioya warfronts. One soldier was also killed and another
received injuries.
In
the Jaffna theatre of battle, clashes were reported from
Muhamalai and Nagarkovil defences. Troops attacked a terror
bunker located in the Nagarkovil area last night and claimed
at least 2 terrorist were either killed or wounded. Meanwhile,
troops deployed at the Muhamalai defence reported to have
gunned down one LTTE cadre on the same day morning.
On
the Vavuniya front, troops confronted with the LTTE terrorists
in the Vedamakilam, Periyamadhu, Mundumurippu and Palaimoddai
areas from morning to evening. 10 terrorists were killed
and 2 others wounded during these clashes. Also, one soldier
was killed in a confrontation occurred Palaimodai last evening
while another suffered injuries due to an explosion of an
anti personnel mine (AP) at Kalikowilmodu last afternoon.
Meanwhile,
troops attacked an LTTE post at Parappakandal area on the
Mannar front in the midnight yesterday and said at least
3 terrorists were either killed or wounded. Troops suffered
no casualties in the incident. Meanwhile , troops engaged
in clearing operations in the same general area removed
12 AP mines during the day.
The
main thrust of the battle remained on the Welioya front
as troops moving in the Mulaithiuvu jungles had daylong
clashes in the North of Kiriibbamwewa , and Kokkuthuduvai
areas . Troops reported that 2 LTTE cadres were killed and
at least 6 others were wounded during these incidents. Also,
20 others were believed to have died or suffered injuries
during these clashes. Troops suffered no casualties.
Meanwhile
, troops engaged in clearing operations in the area removed
67 AP mines and one booby trap.
Limited
offensives are being continued. |