LTTE suffers heavy losses;56
terrorists killed, over 38 injured
LTTE terrorists have suffered heavy casualties as reports reveal at
least 20 terrorists killed, over 20 wounded in yesterday's clashes (21
September), in addition to 36 others, who were reported killed during
an intense battle with the troops of 57 Division operating in Kilinochchi
district.
In Vavuniya front, troops of 56 Division had several confrontations
with LTTE terrorists in general area Vedamakilam and Vilakkvittakulam
areas. Four LTTE terrorists were killed in two separate incidents, the
report said. Troops of Task Force 2 killed four more LTTE terrorists
in confrontations occurred in Palamoddai and Kammakulam areas in the
same battlefront.
Troops of Task Force 1 operating in western flank of Kilinochchi district
killed 9 terrorists and injured 10 others in confrontations took place
in Nachchikuda, Panarkandamadu and Vannerikulam areas. Meanwhile, troops
uncovered a T-56 weapon, 06 x magazines, 06 x LMG links, 01 x Tamil
map, 10000 x T-56 ammunition an few LTTE uniforms from Vannerikulam
area. Five soldiers also sustained injuries due to these confrontations,
the report added.
In Welioya front, troops of 59 Division killed 5 LTTE terrorists and
inured 11 others in series of clashes took place in general area Andankulam.
11 more terrorists reportedly either killed or wounded.
Troops of 57 Division had confronted with LTTE terrorists, West of Akkarayankulam,
East of Akkarayankulam, South of Kokavil and West of Mankulam areas through
out the day (21 September), defence sources said.
Seven bodies of LTTE cadres killed in these confrontations were uncovered
along with few other military hardware, in subsequent search operations
conducted in these areas. One MPMG weapon, one RPG weapon, two LMG weapons,
five T-56 assault rifles, one communication equipment and one hand grenade
were also among the items found, defence sources added.
Seven army soldiers laid their lives for defending the motherland while
24 others sustained injuries during these confrontations, the reports
added.
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