LTTE attacks forces in Chemmai

He said in the Chavakachcheri area where fighting has intensified during the last few days, troops attacked a terrorist bunker killing all the five who were inside.

In Colombuthurai, two terrorists were killed in fighting. In Mannar, troops raided a terrorist hideout in Thakvupau area and killed one terrorist. One Global Positioning System, one night vision device, one radio set and two grandes were recovered from the house.

In eastern Trincomalee, the LTTE broke open a government departmental store at Mutur and removed most of the dry rations that were stored for sale.

An army spokesman said on Wednesday that troops who are on the offensive used artillery and mortars in smashing the enemy positions in Ariyali, Chavakachcheri and Sarasali areas. Troops recovered a large haul of weapons and ammunition left behind by the fleeing terrorists. They include assault rifles, machine guns and a large quantity of ammunition.