SLAF jets attack Tiger mortar position

Rafik Jalaldeen

Air Force fighter jets carried out an air raid targeting a LTTE mortar position in Nachchikuda yesterday morning.

Air Force spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said Air Force fighters launched an attack targeting the LTTE mortar position in support of advancing ground troops from the Army's 58-division.

"The target was located 2km North of Nachchikuda and the raid was conducted at around 10.15 am," he added. The air attack was effectively carried out by the Air Force fighters following ground intelligence information and air surveillance, he said.