Air Force pounds LTTE gun positions

Rafik Jalaldeen

JAFFNA: Air Force jets pounded two identified LTTE gun positions causing heavy damage to the Tigers in Jaffna and Mullaitivu lastmorning, Air Force spokesman Group Captain Ajantha Silva said.

According to Group Captain Silva, the targets were destroyed following accurate and precise ground information given to the Air Force.

The first Air Force strike destroyed an LTTE mortar position South of Pallai, Muhamalai area in Jaffna yesterday at around 10.30 a.m,, following a mortar attack launched by LTTE cadres at the Muhamalai army FDL’s on Wednesday night.

Meanwhile, the second air strike destroyed the LTTE defence centre for anti aircraft weapons in Theravikulam, Northwest of Puthukudiyiruppu area in Mullaitivu yesterday at around 10.40 a.m.

This was the third attack conducted by the Air Force this week.