Air Force raids LTTE suicide training base in Puthukkudiyiruppu
[Friday, February 01, 2008 - 4.35 GMT]  

Sri Lanka Air Force raided an LTTE suicide training facility located at Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu last evening (January 31), defence sources said.

The Air Force spokesperson Wing Commander Andrew Wijesooriya said that the targeted LTTE base was identified as a specialized training facility which provides training for the LTTE's suicide cadres. The target was achieved on information gathered through the intelligence sources and air surveillances conducted for a long period of time, spokesperson further said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated Date: February 01, 2008 - 4.35 GMT

 
 


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Air Force raids LTTE suicide training base in puthukkudiyiruppu