Troops advance towards destination

Troops of 59 Division advanced towards their destination, Mullaithivu built-up, while conducting further consolidating operations in recently liberated areas, defence sources in Mullaittiuvu front said. Sporadic clashes between troops and LTTE terrorists reported in the north of Kumbulamunai yesterday.

Troops confirmed that terrorists suffered heavy losses in the confrontations. Meanwhile, army snipers deployed in forward defences in north of Kumbulamunai have effectively taken four targets, defence sources said.

Separately, troops have found five LTTE bodies along with 4 T-56 weapons and I-Com set while conducting a search operation following a heavy confrontation that took place in the south of Otiyamalai, Welioya, defence sources added.