Fighting continues at the Wanni and Northern battlefronts: troops recover 25 AP mines

Clashes between troops and LTTE were reported throughout yesterday (Dec 9) at the Jaffna and Wanni battlefronts as troops claimed causing serious damages to LTTE during the confrontations. At the Jaffna theatre of battle, fighting was reported in general area Ponnar at Kilaly, while military confirmed taking two successful sniper targets in the same area at 12.45p.m., and 4.40p.m., respectively.

Separately, troops destroyed an LTTE bunker overhead after a series of rocket propelled grenade (RPG) and small arms fire attack at a terror defence line in Kilaly, security sources said.

Meanwhile, troops operating in general area south of Adampan in Kilinochchi, have also taken three separate sniper targets yesterday afternoon. According to the Wanni military sources, a terror bunker overhead was also destroyed by troops of the 57 Division at Adampan, around 7a.m.

Confrontations were also reported between troops and LTTE in general areas at Mulliyavalai, East Tanniyuttu, North of Kumulamunai, Pannikkankulam and East of Olumadu at the Mullaittivu battlefront, on Tuesday.

According to military sources, TF 3 troops have recovered 25 anti-personnel (AP) mines and 2 x 60mm mortars in general area East of Olumadu, during search operations conducted.