Friday, December 26, 2008

Mulliyawalai LTTE terror bastion under-siege: terrorists sustain heavy damages- Mullaittivu

59 Division troops have entered the Mulliawalai township along the A-34 Oddusudan- Mullaittivu main road claiming soaring LTTE casualties after hours of heavy fighting that broke-out between troops and LTTE in the tactically important battle terrain since last evening (Dec 25).

According to latest reports received from the battlefield, 16 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (16SLLI) regiment troops are now engaged in a fierce gun battle with LTTE in the area, today(Dec 26). Troops had to come across difficult ground where mobility was seriously limited, area military sources said. Terrorists have constructed long stretches of earth bunds, which were successfully negotiated by the advancing infantry battalions, the sources added. Full Text

Special mass to celebrate Christmas -Jaffna

Laying aside the bitter experiences of the arm conflicts over two decades, the Christian population in Jaffna peninsula celebrated the ascendant of most reverential Christmas since the midnight on 24th December till the dawn of next day.

A special Mass had been conducted by the Jaffna Arch Bishop Rev. Father Thomas Ravundranayagam at the St. Mary's Cathedral - Jaffna. The Rev. Fathers of the Cathedral and over 2500 devotees participated in this special event. The troops in the Jaffna peninsula also extended their fullest co-operation for this event providing the necessary security measures, and shifting the Curfew hours completely under the guidance of Jaffna Security Forces Commander Maj. Gen. GA Chandrasiri. Full Text

'Fall of the last LTTE bastion in sight ', says New Delhi paper

(By: Walter Jayawardhana)

In its leader editorial entitled , 'The Fall of LTTE's Last Bastion in sight' The Pioneer of New Delhi said that the Sri Lankan Army continued to make progress against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and predicted that the last bastion of the "terrorists" may fall before the year is over.

"The battle may now have entered a decisive phase," said the editorial which also added, "Kilinochchi is likely to fall soon and when it does it will be a big victory for the Government." Full Text

Repeated opposition for LTTE's child recruitment drive

(By: Walter Jayawardhana)

While Pope Benedict has appealed in his Christmas homily to the world to end all forms of child abuse including child soldiering - the psychotic chief of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has sent an order simultaneously demanding all students who just sat for the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) examination be conscripted for military training.

Despite the Pope's appeal Prabhakaran wants to conscript the 8000 girls and boys who sat for the GCE (O'level) exam to beef up his army as a last resort to save his tottering fascist regime and the self declared political capital , Kilinochchi now surrounded and being besieged by the Sri Lankan armed forces. Full Text

27 Tamil civilians arrive at Omanthai Entry/Exit point

(defence.lk)Another group of Tamil civilians who were able to escape from non-liberated areas in Oddusudan, Mullaittivu have arrived at the Omanthai Entry/Exit point in Vavuniya yesterday (Dec 25).

According to the military sources, 27 Tamil civilians including 7 children have reached to security forces controlled area seeking safety for their lives Thursday morning. 10 males and 10 females are also among the group of escapees.

"Unable to resist the military attacks LTTE terrorists are forcibly holding civilians," one of the escapees said.

The escapees have been directed to the welfare centers established in the area after providing them with food, medical treatments and other necessities.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Army snipers guns down more terrorists - Kilinochchi

(defence.lk)Troops of Task Force 1 (TF 1), who have thwarted the LTTE counter attack in south of Sinna Paranthan area last morning, continued their offensive towards Kilinochchi.

Army snipers deployed in 582 Brigade have taken 14 targets while snipers deployed in 583 Brigade have also taken 14 more targets ahead of the own defence line in general area Nivil yesterday, 24 December, the military report received from the battlefront said.

Meanwhile, troops of 57 Division continued offensive push on terrorists while adjusting their defence lines yesterday. Two more LTTE bodies were found along with two T-56 weapons and one T-81 weapon in search operations conducted in north of Akkarayankulam and Akkarayankulam areas.

SLAF raids LTTE defences - Kilinochchi

(defence.lk)Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets have carried out two air raids targeting LTTE strong points observed in Kilinochchi front today, 25 December.

Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara speaking to defence.lk said that the first air raid was launched around 10.30AM targeting LTTE defence line in west of Kilinochchi. The mission was launched to assist the troops of 57 Division.

Meanwhile, the second air raid was launched around 3.40 PM at LTTE defence line in west of Paranthan in support of ground troops of Task Force 1.