Sunday, December 21, 2008

57 Div troops advance towards Kilinochchi; 5 LTTE bodies found

Troops of 57 Division on offensive march towards LTTE's main administrative base, Kilinochchi, advanced further into LTTE hiding places in Kilinochchi front despite enemy resistance. Troops under 57 Division had several confrontations in general area Adampan, south of Adampan, west of Iranamadu, west of Kilinochchi and south of Iranamadu areas inflecting heavy damages to the enemy.

Troops of 571 Brigade successfully breach the LTTE built earth bund in several locations causing heavy damages to enemy. The consolidating operations are being underway in the area. Troops uncovered three LTTE bodies while conducting consolidating operations following hours-long fighting in the area.

Meanwhile, troops of 574 Brigade confronted with detected group of LTTE terrorists in general area south of Iranamadu while extending own defence line, defence sources in battlefront said. In a subsequent search operation conducted troops uncovered two bodies of LTTE terrorists along with military items. 3 T-56 weapons, 1 I-Com set and 2 hand grenades were among the items found.

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