18.9.2008

Sri Lanka Air Force carried out two successive air raids targeting LTTE strongholds in Kilinochchi district this afternoon, 18 September.

Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara, speaking to defence.lk said that the SLAF fighter jets carried out air sorties targeting LTTE strongpoint located 3 Km north of Vannerikulam tank this noon.

Meanwhile, SLAF MI-24 helicopters raided another LTTE stronghold located 1 Km east of Vannerikulam tank around 12.30 pm. Both air raids were carried by in support of ground troops of Task Force 1 operating in Kilinochchi front.

According to the defence sources, a fierce gun battle reported between security forces and LTTE terrorists in general area Vannerikulam from this morning.