19.9.2008

Fighting continued in the Wanni battlefront, Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu and Vavuniya Districts, as troops confirmed killing 48 terrorists, wounding 34 others in yesterday's clashes (17 September) according to finalized military reports received. 13 more terrorists were reportedly either killed or wounded.

18 soldiers were also reported killed and 36 others wounded in these clashes, the report added.

In Vavuniya front, clashes between LTTE terrorists and security forces were reported in Navatkulam, Kontakkarankulam, Akkarayankulam and Palamoddai areas. 17 terrorists were killed while another suffered injuries due to these clashes. 5 soldiers have made their utmost sacrifices for defending the motherlands while another 4 others suffered injuries. Troops have found a body of LTTE cadre along with a GPS left away by the fleeing terrorists in a search operation conducted in general area Palamodai.

In Kilinochchi front, due to the heavy fighting took place in general area Terankulam, intercepted transmission confirmed that 24 terrorists were killed while another 22 suffered injuries. 12 more soldier have laid their lives while 27 sustained injuries during this confrontation. Meanwhile, 2 more terrorists were gunned down by the army snipers in two separate incidents took place in general area Nachchikuda and Vannerikkulam.

In Welioya front, 5 terrorists were killed and 11 wounded in series of clashes reported in Andankulam area. Another 13 more terrorists reportedly either killed or wounded. An army soldier has laid his life for the sake of motherland while 5 more sustained injuries.

Troops operating in Welioya front have captured a LTTE camp, which consist of 4 bunkers, a well, a hut and a mortar pit in general area Andankulam.

Meanwhile, troops engaged in mine clearing operations in general area Andankulam have unearthed 46 LTTE anti-personnel mines and one terror IED through out the day's clearing.