Troops capture bunkerline

Rafik JALALDEEN

Advancing troops, captured another LTTE bunker line following fierce clashes in Andankulam. At least 15 Tiger cadres were killed and 26 others injured in the confrontation.

Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said fierce fighting erupted when the Army's 59 division advanced forward and launched intensified attacks in the Andankulam area on Wednesday around 9.30 a.m.

"LTTE cadres failed to resist as troops mounted a barrage of fire and retaliated the Tigers counter attack successfully. At least 15 LTTE cadres were killed and 26 others injured," he told the Daily News.

Security Forces are consolidating their position at the newly captured LTTE bunker lines in Andankulam after sporadic attacks by Tiger cadres. "Six soldiers sacrificed their lives and 44 others sustained injuries," Brigadier Nanayakkara said.

In another massive offensive, Security Forces inflicted heavy damages to Tiger cadres in the Wanniyarkulam area in Killinochchi on Wednesday morning.

Brigadier Nanayakkara said more than 21 LTTE cadres were killed and many others injured while two soldiers suffered minor injuries.