28.11.2008

Soldiers of the 57 division and the Task Force 1 are further closing in on to their next destination- the Kilinochchi town despite hostile weather conditions, reveal the battlefield sources.

The two offensive divisions are currently lined up their strengths along the western and southern boundaries of the Kilinochchi built up and moving in with no hurry considering weather and the terrain.

"Troops are very clear of their mission; it is not the real state that they are interested in but the elimination of terrorism", said our battlefield correspondent.

"The greatest challenge before troops is not the combat power of the terrorists but the dense minefields and booby traps"

"The floods have made extremely difficult for the soldiers to detect AP mines and traps ....so they have to be extra cautious in their march" he added.

Meanwhile, the 57 division infantrymen operating in the Puthumurippukulam area, west of Kilinochchi town shot down an LTTE cadre last morning (Nov 27).