Wanni operation continues; 27 terrorists killed, 20 wounded in yesterday's clashes

Security forces personnel inching further towards northwards despite the LTTE resistance inflicting maximum damage to the enemy, the finalized military report received from the forefront said. 27 terrorists were killed and another 18 suffered injuries due to the yesterday's, 13 August, clashes reported in Jaffna and Wanni theaters while another 2 reportedly either killed or wounded.

In Jaffna, army snipers gunned down an LTTE terrorist ahead of own defence line in general area Kilaly. Meanwhile, an army soldier suffered injuries exploding an anti-personnel mine in the same area.

In Vavuniya front, 2 soldiers of 57 Division suffered injuries due to a separate confrontation took place in general area Kalvilan. Troops of Task Force 2 killed 6 terrorists and injured 7 others in three separate confrontations took place in general area Palaimoddai.

In Mannar front, troops of Task Force 1 launched a series of attacks targeting LTTE defences in general areas Kariyalaimoddai and Nachchikuda. 13 LTTE terrorists were killed in these attacks while 3 soldiers received injuries due to LTTE's retaliation.

Separately, in Welioya front, 7 terrorists were killed and 11 more suffered injuries in confrontations ensued in general area Andankulam, the report added. Two more terrorists reportedly either killed or wounded, the report said citing ground troops. One army soldier has made his utmost sacrifice for the sake of motherland while another 4 suffered injuries due to these clashes.

Meanwhile, troops engaged in mine clearing operations in recently liberated Andankulam areas in Welioya front have unearthed 43 anti-personnel mines and 3 IED's