Friday, January 2, 2009

SLAF continues the mission; 4 air raids at LTTE targets


Sri Lanka Air Force has continued their mission bombing identified LTTE targets both in Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu district this afternoon, 01 January.

Four air attacks were launched this afternoon targeting enemy positions in Kilinochchi and Mullattivu, air force spokesperson Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said.

SLAF fighter jets raided LTTE command center located 1Km east of Paranthan around 1.45 PM and an LTTE gathering in 1.5Km east of Paranthan was targeted at 4.45 PM, air force spokesperson added.

Meanwhile, MI-24 helicopters launched close air support mission to assist troops of 59 Division targeting LTTE defences in 7Km west of Mullaittivu at 3.45 PM.

Separately, fighter jets raided an LTTE reinforcement gathering observed 1Km northeast of Kilinochchi town at 5.45 PM, spokesperson added.

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