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. |