Colombo, Mar 27 (PTI) Aiming to capture the entire LTTE-held territory, Sri Lankan troops killed 29 rebels in fierce clashes in the last Tiger bastions of Puthukudiyiruppu and Iranapali in the island's north, from where over 2100 Tamil civilians crossed over to the government areas.
"LTTE rebels are facing a definite defeat as government security forces have already confined the terrorist to an area about 21.5 sq km including the No Fire Zone which was declared by the Sri Lankan government to ensure the safety of the innocent Tamil civilians forcibly held by the rebels," the Defence Ministry said today.
Troops of 58 Division heavily confronted with LTTE fighters in general area of Pudukudiyirippu and Iranapali in Mullaittivu causing considerable damages to the enemy.
In a subsequent search operation conducted in the area following hours-long fighting, troops have found 13 bodies of LTTE militants killed during the confrontation.
Separately, army snipers deployed in forward defences in Puthukudiyiruppu gunned down 16 rebels ahead of the own defence line, a military report said.
A total of 2108 Tamil civilians who had been trapped by the LTTE were able to reach government controlled area "escaping terror grip yesterday" the defence ministry said.
Military Spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara said, a total of 58,000 Tamil civilians have escaped from the Tiger held areas to the government side so far.
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"LTTE rebels are facing a definite defeat as government security forces have already confined the terrorist to an area about 21.5 sq km including the No Fire Zone which was declared by the Sri Lankan government to ensure the safety of the innocent Tamil civilians forcibly held by the rebels," the Defence Ministry said today.
Troops of 58 Division heavily confronted with LTTE fighters in general area of Pudukudiyirippu and Iranapali in Mullaittivu causing considerable damages to the enemy.
In a subsequent search operation conducted in the area following hours-long fighting, troops have found 13 bodies of LTTE militants killed during the confrontation.
Separately, army snipers deployed in forward defences in Puthukudiyiruppu gunned down 16 rebels ahead of the own defence line, a military report said.
A total of 2108 Tamil civilians who had been trapped by the LTTE were able to reach government controlled area "escaping terror grip yesterday" the defence ministry said.
Military Spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara said, a total of 58,000 Tamil civilians have escaped from the Tiger held areas to the government side so far.
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