Air Force strafes terrorists in Kilinochchi.

Air Force strafes terrorists in Kilinochchi

SRI LANKA-Sri Lanka Air Force has launched a series of air strikes at LTTE strongholds in the Kilinochchi town and its suburbs in support of the Army 57 Division and the Task Force 1 that have laid siege to the LTTE administrative hub.

Air Force spokesperson Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara told defence.lk that the fighter jets have carried out 7 raids since 11.30 last night (Dec 16) targeting LTTE strongholds in the West and the North of Kilinochchi town, and the Iranamadu areas. Meanwhile , MI 24 helicopters carried one close air support mission targeting LTTE gathering points in Kilinochchi and another 2 missions targeting sea tiger boats in the Elephant Pass area , he added. defence.lk-file photo