LTTE terrorists have fired surface-to-air-missiles (SAM) at two Sri Lankan Air Force Bell- 212 helicopters, engaged in casualty evacuation operations in Puthukudiyirippu today (March 25) at around 11a.m.

According to Air Force Spokesperson Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara, the pilots have managed to take the injured personnel into safety. LTTE have fired the missiles from the government declared No Fire Zone, the Air Force spokesperson said citing SLAF pilots and technical sources.