18.9.2008

Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets simultaneously raided a hideout of the senior LTTE leaders and terror defensive positions in the perimeter of the hideout located in northwest of Vishwamadu, Mullaittivu district this afternoon, 18 September.

The air sorties were launched around 4.30 pm and the targeted LTTE hideout, located 2Km west of Piramanthal in Vishwamadu, had been constructed in isolated area with highly concealed manner, Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said.

Simultaneously, the fighter jets also engaged the defensive positions in the perimeter of the terror hideout, spokesperson added.

Sri Lanka Air Force carried out precious air raids targeting high profile LTTE hideouts and hi-tech facility in Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu districts during last week based on ground intelligence and air surveillances conducted.