Troops of TF1 capture LTTE built earth bund

Troops of Task Force 1 captured the LTTE built earth bund and engaged in further consolidating operations.

Troops attached to Task Force 1 (TF1) have breached the LTTE built earth bund following heavy confrontations ensued in general area Nivil last afternoon, 18 December, the military report received from the battlefront said.

LTTE terrorists have launched a counter attacks to recapture LTTE built earth bund late evening while troops engaged in consolidating operations in newly captured areas yesterday. Troops successfully repulsed the LTTE attempts inflicting maximum damages to the enemy. Troops also sustained minor damages during the confrontation.

Meanwhile, in a separate confrontation took place in general area Adampan, LTTE received more casualties, ground troops confirmed. The confrontation occurred when troops attacked at detected group of LTTE terrorists around 12.55pm.

Army personnel also sustained minor damages in confrontations took place in general area Adampan, north of Akkarayankulam on the same day.