6.9.2008

16 LTTE terrorists were killed, 14 others reported wounded in yesterday's (Sep 5) confrontations between troops and LTTE in the Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu battlefront according to finalized military reports received. "Troops are making steady and measured moves into the deep dug terrorist strongholds and this is quite the opposite to LTTE anticipations of collateral damage, defence observes state. The armed forces have given clear indications of their noble approach respecting the 'humanitarian context' of the warfare and what we need is a multifaceted urgency by the IC to release the thousands held captive by the LTTE", the observers asserted.

"Had the LTTE been brave enough to let go of the civilians shield its doom days might have been well over considering the pace of the military offensives", defence observers further stated.

At the Vavuniya- Mullaittivu battlefront in general areas at Palamoddai, Navvi and Vedamakilam, 7 terrorists were reported killed and two others wounded during confrontation with security forces. No damages were caused to own troops in the confrontations, military said.

Meanwhile, at the Kilinochchi front in general area Paraikandamadu, an LTTE terrorist was killed sniped at around 12p.m., according to reports. 2 other terrorists were also reported killed and similar numbers injured during a separate confrontation with troops in general area Vannerikulama, at 11.35p.m., military said.

On the Welioya battlefront at Andankulama, pitched fighting continued between troops and LTTE: 5 terrorists were killed and similar numbers injured military confirmed. 10 AP mines were also recovered by troops during subsequent search operations. Meanwhile, in general area North of Kiriibbanwewa, a terrorist was reported killed and 5 wounded, according to finalized military reports. Troops have also uncovered 201 anti-personnel mines and 7 IEDs during search operations conducted in general area North of Kiriibbanwewa.

Meanwhile, troops engaged in a separate search operation in the area have recovered following items according to reports.

a. 02 x hand grenades
b. 150 x MPMG ammunitions
c. 550 x T-56 ammunitions
d. 02 x ammunition pouches

At the Jaffna theatre of battle in Muhamalai, a soldier was reported wounded during a confrontation with LTTE at around 6a.m., yesterday.

The Kalawanchchikudi Police while conducting a search operation in general area Sariadi in Kalawanchchikudi, Batticaloa have uncovered following items Friday at around 10a.m.

a. 01 x SMG WPN.
b. 01 x SMG MAG.
c. 33 x SMG AMMO.