LTTE is Back to EElam war 1 tactics (Massacre innocent civilians)

Sources in Iginiyagala Police said a group of LTTE terrorists attacked the Karametiya village at Rathmalgaha Ella in Iginiyagala yesterday, opening small arms fire at civilians who were mainly cultivators. The Karametiya village is a predominantly Sinhalese village, located along the Bibila - Ampara main road. The injured civilians were evacuated to the general hospital at Ampara while Army, Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel are continuing with cordon and search operations to clamp on the perpetrators.

LTTE terrorists committed the brutal village massacre when hey are on the verge of loosing their last main baliston PTK. Also losing two of its stunt aircraft due to precision air defence fire at Colombo and Katunayake on Friday.

According to finalized reports the death toll at the LTTE village massacre at Karametiya has risen to 14 civilians, while 9 others including children had sustained serious injuries on Saturday.

Letest news from PTK

Military sources confirmed to DR that Puthukuduriyuppu (PTK), the last remaining LTTE military bastion is now under siege by various offensive fighting formations of the SLA. While the 58th division, the SLA's most lethal fighting force has taken complete control of PTK - West, the 53rd division has made rapid strides into PTK town from the south. The mechanised infantry brigade of SLA has also joined the offensive and is providing excellent support to the infantry and SF units. Most of the SLA units laying siege at PTK have broken through the first line of LTTE defences, however the Tigers are fiercely holding onto the second line defence where the hardcore cadres and top level leaders are said to be based. The SLA has suffered heavy casualties since the beginning of this month mainly due to Black Tiger suicide attacks.

Both LTTE planes are down-confirmed.

The latest reports indicate that both LTTE aircraft entered into the Colombo aerospace last night were destroyed by the air defense system. One of the aircraft disabled by anti air gunfire reportedly crashed into the Inland Revenue Department building located next to the Air force headquarters.
Air Force sources close to DR said that the second aircraft that had been trying to go back where it came from was shot down while flying over Negombo . Parts of the destroyed aircraft along with the body of the pilot were found close to the Katunayake Air Base.
It is now revealed that the planes took-off from Puthukudirippu at about 8.30pm and was immediately detected by the SLA. They entered Colombo around 9.30pm and missed their target and bombed IRD.
Meanwhile Due to the crash of the terrorist aircraft in Colombo,nearly 50 people have suffered injuries. According to the sources at the National Hospital Colombo, people have died in the incident.Also another 6 civilians suffered injuries in the air craft crash in Katunayake were admitted to the Negombo hospital.

Another air attack to colombo.

Another attack from the LTTE air wing was launched just few minuets ago to the Sri Lankan capital.One bomb was dropped at the inland revenue department"desheeya adayam departhmenthuwa" and he building is still in flames.
But the sources close to air force revealed o "DR" that one LTTE plane was shot down in the "katunayaka" area few minuets ago.several recidents has been injured in this incident.The body of the pilot was also recovered by SLAF.

Latest News From The Wanni Battle Front

Sources reveal to DR short while ago that SLA have taken the A35, and TF 2 and TF4 have crossed the A35 to the Old Safe Zone.
Some special infantry units of the 58 including Commandos and Special Forces have come along the A35 to attack PTK from west, while 53 is attacking PTK from south. TF 8 is used to cover Gaps of the FDL between 53 and 59. It’ll be 53 or 58 who will take PTK.59 and 57 are defensive for the moment and a unit of 55 is moving towards south from north.
Meanwhile the names of the heroic soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in a heroic fashion is revealed.The hero who committed suicide using claymores strapped onto himself is corp. Pushpakumara of 7GW. the name of the major who gave his life for the country is major Kamal Nanayakkara. I think its only fair to mention their names as they deserve a special place in the hearts of all peace loving people in the country.
It was also said that so far 33% of civilians have moved to the new safe zone in the eastern coast.

Where It All Began

The first such floating warehouse that attacked was stationed 120 nautical miles east of Kalmunai. That would be around 250 Km. SLN effectively engaged this target on the 17th of September2006. The Sri Lanka Air Force also supportedus in this operation. The second ship, which was a larger vessel, was located 180 nautical miles (365 Km) south of Dondra. It was destroyed on the 28th of February 2007.
As a result of these operations, the LTTE shifted their floating warehouses farther south. On the 18th of March 2007, SLN destroyed 2 vessels, both located about 1800 km away from the South Eastern shore of Sri Lanka and close to Indonesia. Then on the 10th and 11th of September 2007, SLN destroyed three more vessels within a span of 24 hours, all of which were located about 3100 Km from Sri Lanka, almost at the door step of the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone. There had been a fourth ship that had managed to get away during the attack of the 10th and 11th of September. SLN managed to track it down. This vessel was destroyed on the 17th of October 2007. When engaged this last LTTE floating warehouse, she was located approximately 3400 Km south-southeast of Sri Lanka. Taking a well calculated risk this unprecedent mission in far away waters from home was ventured deploying available limited vessels with improved endurance, improvised weaponry sans any state of the art Corvettes, Frigates or Destroyers.

130mm artillery gun found

Troops on search and clear operations in west of Puthukkudiyiruppu, who observed newly planted bushes and soft soil, have excavated on suspicion as LTTE terrorists had buried fuel barrels in this area before their withdrawal in the wake of troops' advances.The stunning discovery was made when one soldier accidentally sat on a big tree.The newly planted tree fell off with the soldier.These soldiers who are from the 5 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (5 VIR) of 533 Brigade have found two 130mm artillery barrels.They were also able to locate the remaining accessories of one complete artillery gun including the wheels of the gun carrier by the evening.

The two 130mm artillery barrels had been buried in 250m distance and they had been applied with grease and covered up with polyethylene covers before they were buried.Further search and clear operation are now being in progress to locate the remaining accessories of the other 130mm artillery gun believed to be hidden in the surrounding area.

This is the first time troops were able to locate the LTTE's 130mm artillery guns during the Wanni liberation offensive.Few days earlier the 58 division soldiers were able to find a 152 mm heavy artillery gun.Troops were also able to find another 2 ,152 mm artillery guns from the east.Intelligence sources claimed that tigers have about 10 more howitzers.But now they are practically becoming useless due to the shortage of ammunition and being out of range since the military is getting closer by the day.

A New Safe Zone Is Declared

The SLA, in response to humanitarian concerns that had been brought to the notice, announced demarcation of a new 12-km long SAFE ZONE along the western boundary of the Mullaittivu lagoon, effective from Thursday (12th February 2009) afternoon, the Army Headquarters declared.

The new 12km long safe region demarcated along the Mullaittivu western coast is expected to facilitate flow of humanitarian aid and medical supplies for the people stranded with LTTE. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has duly been informed of the new safe zone, defense sources reported.

The entire non-liberated coastal stretch from North of Vadduvakal includes a few villages: Vellamullavaikkal, Karayamullivaikkal,Velayanmadam, Ampelavanpokkanai and Putumattalan, SLA further said.

Earlier, the Sri Lankan government on Jan 21, declared a 'No Fire Zone' which LTTE terrorists discarded with contempt, moving its heavy artillery batteries and mortar guns inside the safety zone,

LTTE suicide bomb attack at IDP rescue centre - Vishwamadu

An LTTE woman suicide bomber blew herself at an IDP rescue centre, North of Visuamadu in Mullaittivu this morning (Feb 9) at around 11.30 a.m. At least 28 people including 8 civilians were killed and 64 others including 40 civilians reported injured.20 SLA soldiers have laid down their lives and 24 others were injured in this brutal attack. 3 woman soldiers were also among the military fatalities reported.

The female suicide bomber had arrived among the civilians who were seeking protection with security forces in guise. The bomber had blown herself before being checked, the sources further said.

According to eyewitnesses, LTTE terrorists have perpetrated the attack targeting the civilians in reprisal. Exact casualty figures are yet to be estimated as security forces immediately cordon off the area,

While medical units were rushed to the site, the sources said. Women and children are said to be among the many reported killed and injured in the suicide bomb blast because the men and women were separated in the camp and the blast was taken place the women check point. Sources further claimed. Ambulances carried the wounded to the Kilinochchi hospital.

Earlier, LTTE terrorists used an underage girl as a suicide bomber against the advancing 55 division troops in Chalai on 4th Feb. Observers of LTTE activity have expressed concerns over the likelihood of the LTTE increasing such attacks targeting civilians to enact a large scale carnage instilling fear among the people who are entrapped in the non-liberated regions in Mullaittivu.

Courtesy of Defence.lk

Surprise Attack On The 59 DIV.

Heavy fighting erupted between the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) when A 30-man LTTE team that breached the 59 Division FDL from the right flank, launched a string of attack yesterday (1st) morning. killing about 20 soldiers and injuring 50 in the process. The team had landed in Security Forces dominated Mulaitivu from the Nanthikadal lagoon around 6 a.m. undetected by the forward elements of the 59 th division.The team then called in artillery at the FDL and coordinated a strike at the 59 FDL breaching it for a period of time until the Special Forces and Commandos were called in to secure the area.

Two main battle tanks (MBT) and a tractor transporting supplies to the front line have also been damaged. SLA units have recovered around 15 dead bodies of LTTE cadres. Fierce clashes are still continuing in the area.

In yesterdays clashes 58 division units recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from an LTTE base located east of Puliyampokkanal. Among the recovered weapons were three 120mm heavy mortars and few 80,82,85 mm mortar guns.

Meanwhile an LTTE plane made a landing around 1.5kms ahead of the 58 Division's FDL at Visuamadu North. A heavy barrage of MBRL fire was immediately directed to the area. No movement was observed from the area following the attack. The Plane had landed on a tar road, further confirming the Army's doubts that it was not always using the landing strips discovered in the area.