On Jaffna theatre, troops attacked at terror gun position and destroyed it in general area Nagarkovil. Troops confirmed that 2 terrorists were either killed or wounded due to this attack.

On Wanni theatre, in Vavuniya front, 3 soldiers received injuries exploding anti-personnel mines in north of Kallikulam and west of Palamoddai areas while conducting mine clearing operations.

In Mannar front, heavy fighting erupted between security forces and LTTE in general area Veddayamuruppu last morning. Troops confirmed that 12 terrorists were killed while 15 others received injuries due to gun battle lasted for hours, sources said. Meanwhile, 3 more terrorists were gunned down by the army snipers in Veddayamuruppu and Malikaittidal areas.

In Welioya front, troops have attacked targeting a group of LTTE terrorists in general area Kokkuthuduvai last morning. By intercepting terror radio communication, it is learnt that a terrorist was killed while another 4 suffered injuries. One T-56 weapon and 2 magazines were found in a subsequent search operation conducted in the area. In the same area, 5 more terrorists were either killed or wounded due to a clash occurred last evening.

In a separate confrontation took place in general area north of Kiriibbanwewa, 2 soldiers suffered injuries. The damages caused to the enemy not reported yet.

Troops on mine clearing operations have unearthed 185 anti-personnel mines from north of Janakapura and Kokkuthuduvai areas. Further, 113 anti-personnel mines and 16 Improvised Explosive Devices were unearthed from the general area Vedukkanry.

Limited offensive operations are in progress.