Sri Lanka Army soldiers fighting against terrorists on the Mannar front, captured Adampan town area this morning, May 09, defence sources said.

At least 15 terrorists were killed in hours long fighting erupted between security forces and the terrorists in the area, Media Center for National Security (MCNS) said.

Two army soldiers made their supreme sacrifice for the motherland while 7 others suffered injuries, MCNS further said.

Army liberated about 2 square kilometers area, lies between the Neelachcheana road and the dam of the Adampan tank, in the South of Adampan town, following hours long fighting in last evening, May 08 .