18.3.2008
Heavy fighting erupted between security
forces and LTTE terrorists in general area north of Pallekkuli
in Mannar front commencing around 10.50 p.m yesterday, March
17, when the troops launched an attack at LTTE bunker defences.
According
to the information, the fighting lasted for five hours until
this morning, March 18, and at least 8 LTTE terrorists were
killed in this attack. Two LTTE bunkers were also destroyed
in this attack sources added.
Four
army soldiers suffered injuries in this confrontation, defence
sources in Mannar further said.
Courtesy
- Sri Lanka Defence
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