Troops of 59 Division on their mission to capture LTTE's main administrative bastion in northeastern coastal belt, Mullaittivu, had several confrontations with detected LTTE terrorists while extending own defence line yesterday, 19 December.
According to the military report, hours-long fighting ensued between security forces and LTTE terrorists in general area Karuppaddamurippu last afternoon. LTTE suffered heavy damages during the confrontation, the report said citing Electronic Warfare sources.
Meanwhile, troops sustained minor damages in few confrontations reported in general area Kumulamunai during last afternoon.
Separately, troops conducted a search operation in general area Kumulamunai uncovered military items left behind by the fleeing terrorists. 24 pouches, 5 torches, a compass, a bicycle and a penuche cape were among the items found.
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