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[Heavy fighting. 100 SLA and 150 LTTE KIA.
The most decisive battle for Paranthan and Kilinochchi has now commenced. Around 5.30am today, the 57 and 58 Divisions launched a simultaneous attack on the `L` shaped LTTE bund surrounding Paranthan and Pooneryn. These were some of the fiercest fights in recent times. While the attack on Paranthan and Kilinochchi continued, the 53 Division made an abortive bid to advance in Kilali but lost around 30 men with 10 bodies falling into the hands of the LTTE. Close to 100 soldiers were killed and 300 others were injured in all three operations. Many of the injuries were in the p3 category. The LTTE lost 150 cadres. Troops are now in control of the LTTE bunkerline and bund at many locations. LTTE launched wave after wave of attacks using MPMGs and even 23mm and 30mm HMGs but the troops remained unmoved and have not let go of the bund. The 57 Division took the brunt of the LTTE counter attacks facing 11 attacks so far. Troops from SR, CLI, GW and GR fought valiantly. The Army altogether lost 42 bodies, which were declared MIA. Some of these bodies, including those of the LTTE can be observed just ahead of the captured areas. Fighting will resume again with the first light. -defencewire ] |
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