Army consolidates its position in the Wanni [November 12 2008]

Army was able to capture 21 LTTE bunkers due to the clashes between government troops and LTTE in Andankulam in Mullaitivu District yesterday. The LTTE attempted to gain the control of the bunkers once again and Army foiled their attempt. It is reported that LTTE suffered heavy losses. Army sustained minor injuries in these attacks.

Meanwhile, confrontations took place for hours yesterday between the government troops and LTTE in Mullaikenduttavil in Kilinochchi . It is reported that LTTE suffered severe damage. Army consolidated the power of Forward Defence Line further more in the area. Fighting erupted between government troops and LTTE in the areas of arapattikulam,Akkarayankulam in Kilinochchi , in Puliyankulam Vavuniya , in Kilali ,Muhamalai in Jaffna . It is reported that LTTE suffered heavy losses.