Aerial Attacks Support Forward-Marching Troops

SRI LANKA AIR FORCE fighter craft conducted three air sorties this morning (12) in the north and east of MADHU at about 7.30 a.m. in support of the ground troops now inching forward.

Air targets centered on three Tiger terrorist camps in the area, from where Tiger terrorists were directing heavy fire on to the marching troops.

Air Force pilots confirmed the precision of the targets. Ground troop operations are under way.