Five air strikes
Air Force MI 24 fighter helicopters pounded on a gathering point of tiger terrorists located 6 km North – Eastwards to ODDUSUDDAN in MULLAITTIVU district today (04) around 6.30 a.m.
Another gathering point of tiger terrorists located 2 km Northwards of ELEPHANT PASS was pounded using MI 24 fighter helicopters in support of the soldiers of Task Force 01 today (04) around 1.20 p.m.
Again around 2.45 p.m. today yet another gathering point of terrorists located 4 km North Eastwards of KILINOCHCHI town was pounded using MI 24 fighter helicopters. This air strike was launched to support the ground forces of the Task Force 01.
Air Force fighter jet planes launched air strikes on two gathering points of terrorists located at Elephant pass and PARANTHAN East today (04) around 5.00 p.m.. The air strikes assisted the soldiers of Task Force 01.
Secretary Defence visits Air Force Bases
Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa visited the Air Force bases at Hingurakgoda, Chainabay and Katunayaka yesterday, 3 January, in order to appreciate the outstanding service rendered by the SLAF towards the success of the Wanni liberation offensive in Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu fronts.
Base Commander of Hingurakgoda Base, Wing Commander D.K Wanigasooriya, welcomed Secretary Defences when he arrived at Hingurakgoda Air Base during his visit. Addressing the officers and airmen of the MI-24 squadron, Secretary Defence praised their commitment by launching close air support missions to assist ground troops during the victorious Wanni liberation offensive.
Later, he visited Chainabay Air Force base and Base Commander Group Captain Wijitha Gunarathna welcomed the Secretary Defence. After addressing the officers and airmen of the Chainabay base Defence Secretary flew to Katunayaka.
Base Commander of Katunayaka Air Base, Air Commodore C.R Gurusinghe welcomed the Secretary Defence in his arrival to Katunayaka. Speaking to officers and airmen of No 12 (MI-27), No 10 (Kfir) and No5 (F-7) squadrons, Secretary Defence expressed his gratitude appreciated the service rendered by them for the success of Wanni battle.
Defence Secretary was accompanied by Air Force Commander Air Marshal Roshan Gunathilaka and a few senior officials of the Air Force Headquarters.
Air Force MI 24 fighter helicopters pounded on a gathering point of tiger terrorists located 6 km North – Eastwards to ODDUSUDDAN in MULLAITTIVU district today (04) around 6.30 a.m.
Another gathering point of tiger terrorists located 2 km Northwards of ELEPHANT PASS was pounded using MI 24 fighter helicopters in support of the soldiers of Task Force 01 today (04) around 1.20 p.m.
Again around 2.45 p.m. today yet another gathering point of terrorists located 4 km North Eastwards of KILINOCHCHI town was pounded using MI 24 fighter helicopters. This air strike was launched to support the ground forces of the Task Force 01.
Air Force fighter jet planes launched air strikes on two gathering points of terrorists located at Elephant pass and PARANTHAN East today (04) around 5.00 p.m.. The air strikes assisted the soldiers of Task Force 01.
Secretary Defence visits Air Force Bases
Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa visited the Air Force bases at Hingurakgoda, Chainabay and Katunayaka yesterday, 3 January, in order to appreciate the outstanding service rendered by the SLAF towards the success of the Wanni liberation offensive in Kilinochchi and Mullaittivu fronts.
Base Commander of Hingurakgoda Base, Wing Commander D.K Wanigasooriya, welcomed Secretary Defences when he arrived at Hingurakgoda Air Base during his visit. Addressing the officers and airmen of the MI-24 squadron, Secretary Defence praised their commitment by launching close air support missions to assist ground troops during the victorious Wanni liberation offensive.
Later, he visited Chainabay Air Force base and Base Commander Group Captain Wijitha Gunarathna welcomed the Secretary Defence. After addressing the officers and airmen of the Chainabay base Defence Secretary flew to Katunayaka.
Base Commander of Katunayaka Air Base, Air Commodore C.R Gurusinghe welcomed the Secretary Defence in his arrival to Katunayaka. Speaking to officers and airmen of No 12 (MI-27), No 10 (Kfir) and No5 (F-7) squadrons, Secretary Defence expressed his gratitude appreciated the service rendered by them for the success of Wanni battle.
Defence Secretary was accompanied by Air Force Commander Air Marshal Roshan Gunathilaka and a few senior officials of the Air Force Headquarters.
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