LTTE strikes from air again, this time in Vavuniya
Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels bombed a government-controlled town at the rear of the frontline using a light aircraft, military sources said on Tuesday, Sep 9th.
“Three aircraft were seen on radar. One was over Vavuniya and dropped a bomb and went back. There was also an artillery attack into Vavuniya,” said a military official who spoke on condition of anonymity. Two other military officials confirmed the strike.
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The joint headquarters of the Sri Lankan forces in Vanni, is situated in Vavuniya town. The attack took place around 2:30 AM on Tuesday, Sep 9th.
The Air Force spokesman told media in Colombo that they believe one Tiger plane was shot down over Mullaithivu while it was returning after bombing Vavuniya.
“The LTTE attempted to launch an attack on our air force base in Vavuniya. On their withdrawal, SLAF (Sri Lankan Air Force) interceptors destroyed one aircraft over Mullaittivu,” air force spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said.
Media reports quoting sources in Vanni said Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombers and surveillance aircrafts, stepped up flying missions over Kilinochchi and Mullaiththivu districts from 4:00 a.m., and attacked Poonakari (Pooneryn) and Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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