July 03, Colombo: Sri Lanka Air Force combat helicopters and fighter jets launched three air raids at identified LTTE positions located in Vedithalthivu and Pooneryn areas today, the military said.

Air force said that MI-24 helicopter gun-ships raided an LTTE gathering point located North East of Vedithalthivu, providing fire support to the advancing military units.

Later air force fighter jets launched precision air strikes at an LTTE Sea Tiger base in the general area of Vallaipadu, southwest of Pooneryn in Kilinochchi District.