Sri Lanka: LTTE targets bombed by Air Force

The Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) says that Sri Lanka air force has taken three air strikes on terrorists' targets in Veddithalthivu and Alampil areas in the Northern Province today (January 2).

Air force fighter jets took the first two targets located in the Veddithalthivu area, North of Mannar around 9.30 this morning. The two targets destroyed in these air raids were LTTE sea tiger camp and a safe house of LTTE intelligence wing. Fighter pilots have confirmed that the targets were accurately hit. Technical sources have revealed that two senior LTTE leaders were killed in the attack.

The second air raid was conducted around 12.30 this afternoon in the Alampil area, North of Mulaithiuvu. The target was a logistic base of LTTE terrorists. Fighter pilots have confirmed that the target was destroyed.

According to MCNS all three targets were identified after thorough air surveillance and real time ground information.

Published with the permission of Ministry of Defence, Public Security, Law & Order - Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka