SLAF rattack LTTE positions

The Sri Lankan Air Force carried out two successive air raids on LTTE positions in Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu this afternoon using MI-24 helicopters.
An Air Force spokesperson said that MI-24 helicopter gun ships raided an LTTE-built earth bund located 1Km northeast of Pudukudiirippukulam in Kilinochchi district around 3.45pm today. The Air attack was launched in support of ground troops of 57 Division heading towards Kilinochchi.
Meanwhile, another air raid was launched targeting an LTTE gathering point observed in the general area of Mullaveli in the Mullaittivu district around 6.00 pm yesterday. The air attack was launched in support of troops of 59 Division advancing towards Mullaittivu.
(source:Ministry of Defence) 15/12/2008