Sri Lankan Forces successfully defeated the LTTE attempt on attacking Air Base in Vavuniya and the Security Forces Headquaters in Wanni by using light Air Crafts and ground troops this morning(09).LTTE Air Crafts trying to destroy the air base in Vavuniya and two of their light Air Crafts came for the Mission.but forces fought back and destroyed one LTTE Air craft in the Mulathiv skies when the two air crafts fled after an unsuccessful mission .10 Rebels and 10 soldiers were killed during the confrontation and 23 soldiers were injured.One police constable also killed and 8 injured during the fight.5 force personals also sustained injuries. LTTE also used artillery fire but sri lankan forces able to crush the rebels ground assault completely.
Meanwhile Government today ordered UN Agencies , all other Non Governmental Organizations and International Non Governmental Organizations who are involved in relief work in Vanni to vacate from the area due to the heavy fighting underway there between the Govt.Forces and the LTTE Rebels.Government can't assure their security Government offical said.
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