According to Air Force Spokesperson Wing Commander Andrew Wijesooriya, the air sorties were conducted following well established ground and air surveillance information, at around 9.20a.m. The target was known to be a main LTTE arms, ammunitions and equipment storage facility, he further said.

The air strikes have triggered a series of explosion while, pilots have also confirmed debris and flames rising in the area, sources said.

Defence analysts state that these strikes were launched as a measure to neutralize the LTTE Wanni logistic and arms supply network.

The LTTE is yet to release casualty figures, defence sources said.

Courtesy - Sri Lanka Defence