22.3.2008

Heavy fighting broke out between the SLA and LTTE terrorists in general area Southeast of Adampan, Mannar as troops overran 8 LTTE bunker defences killing over 22 terrorists and injuring at least 26 others during the early hours on Saturday (March 22).

According to latest reports received from the battlefront, troops have gained considerable territory during the multi-pronged assault launched at around 4.45a.m., today.

The advancing SLA battle formations were assisted with heavy artillery and mortar fire mounted at LTTE resisting positions, defence source said. Terrorists were on the run into the rear defence lines in Wanni leaving many LTTE bodies scattered, in what was said to be an 'open patch land' defence sources said, citing ground troops.

Meanwhile, according to MCNS reports, SLA troops have captured one square kilometer following intensive battle with LTTE in general area between Parayakulama and Ilanthaivan in Mannar this morning.

According to latest reports received, 4 soldiers have laid their lives while 16 others were reported wounded during the confrontations. SLA also reported to have recovered 5 LTTE bodies along with 4 T-56 assault riffles and believed that the figures would rise as troops are now conducting search operations while consolidating the defences in the area.

Courtesy - Sri Lanka Defence