Military sources state that over 1000 civilians were able to seek refuge with the troops of the Army 59 division manning the southern front of the NFZ.

Another 250-300 civilians have been received by troops of 58 and 53 Divisions. More civilians are reported to be moving to areas held by the Army.

Reports further say that the infantrymen of 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry have spearhead the advance along the north-eastern coast and established their positions few hundred meters short of the Farah III shipwreck.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Navy is currently assisting the ICRC mission of rescuing civilians via the sea route. According to the sources, the ship Oriental Princess has taken 500 MT of essential items to Mullaitivu and the MV Green Ocean II is currently waiting at the Mullaitivu coast to receive the injured and patients from the LTTE held areas.