Sri Lankan Army position

by admin
Nov 12, 2008

For the past few months Sri Lankan troops have been trying to advance on three fronts in Vanni. Task Force 1, along the A-32 highway, towards Pooneryn, 57 Division towards Kilinochchi through Akkaraayan in south west of the city and towards Mullaitheevu through Naayaru in the south west region of Vanni.

 

As per latest reports, Task Force 1 has managed to reach Thikkuvil on the A-32 highway and is approximately 7 kilometers away from reaching Pooneryn, which is seen as a strategic milestone as it enables Sri Lankan security forces to open a land route to Jaffna peninsula.

 

The 57 Division in recent days has reached Akkaraayan junction following weeks of intense fighting surrounding the Akkaraayankulam bund.

 

The 58 Division is at Kokkaavil located west of the A-9 highway and the newly inducted Task Force 3 is west of Maankulam.

 

The LTTE continues to hold the A-9 highway from Omanthai to Kilinochchi and is offering stiff resistance to the Sri Lankan soldiers attempting to advance in multiple fronts.

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