Air Force fighter jets pounds LTTE positions - West of Paranthan [December 05 2008]

Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets launched three air strikes at LTTE strong points located in the west of Paranthan area between 10 AM to 4 PM today (Dec 5).

Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said that the air strikes were launched in supports of Task Force 1 troops operating in the area. Ground troops have confirmed that the air strikes were effective, he added.