Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets this morning bombed a frequent visiting place of the LTTE leader in Kilinochchi, known as "X-ray Base". Air Force fighter jets in a low flying mission have targeted the base located east of Iranamadu Tank in the Kalmadukulama area, with pin point accuracy, the Defense Ministry said.
Air Force spokesperson Wing Commander Andrew Wijesooriya said the air sorties were carried out on information obtained through real-time air surveillance and ground reconnaissance. “We believed he (Prabha) was in the base and no confirmation on his condition or whereabouts after the raid,” the spokesperson added.
Defence intelligence sources said that the air raid was timed with a “special” activity that was going on at the LTTE base. Fighter pilots have confirmed that the target was accurately hit. However, the extent of damage is yet to be ascertained.
The target was located in a thick jungle patch, north of LTTE’s “runaway” in Iranamadu. The area has been long demarcated as a “high security zone” and a ‘no go’ area for civilians, the sources added.
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