The Liberation Tigers of Tamileelam (LTTE) Black Tiger commandos and Col. Kiddu Artillery formation launched a joint attack destroying six artillery positions of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in the early hours of Tuesday, confirmed an LTTE official in Vanni to TamilNet on Wednesday.
Six artillery weapons platforms in Thearaavil, located around 18 km from Puthukkudiyiruppu junction, were completely destroyed in a "precise mission" carried out by the Black Tiger commandos and the Tiger artillery formation, the official said. Ammunition dumps were also destroyed, the Tigers said.
More than 50 Sri Lankan soldiers were killed in the attack in which 3 Black Tiger commandos.
Some media reports claimed that the Tiger fighters who were in control of the army base for over 12 hours used the seized artillery pieces to mount shelling towards SLA positions in Thenmaraadchi and Chaalai.
Some media reports claimed that the Tiger fighters who were in control of the army base for over 12 hours used the seized artillery pieces to mount shelling towards SLA positions in Thenmaraadchi and Chaalai.
Tamil observers said the participation of Col. Kiddu Artillery formation in the attack added weight to these reports. The LTTE official, however, refused to comment on these reports but said the weapons were destroyed in the mission.
Large number of shells launched by LTTE since Monday midnight fell and exploded near A9 road in Palai and Mukamaalai, until Tuesday afternoon, sources in Thenmaraadchi said.
Large number of shells launched by LTTE since Monday midnight fell and exploded near A9 road in Palai and Mukamaalai, until Tuesday afternoon, sources in Thenmaraadchi said.
Shells fell and exploded in Palai, Mukamaalai, Kilaali areas earlier held by LTTE. Many of them fell and exploded near SLA bases in the area.
Though there were no casualties or injury to the public, fear and tension prevailed among the residents of areas close to Kilaali, Vidaththalpalai and Usan.
Though there were no casualties or injury to the public, fear and tension prevailed among the residents of areas close to Kilaali, Vidaththalpalai and Usan.
