Mar 29, Colombo: Sri Lankan troops advancing east have captured the last supply route and gained control of an LTTE built earth bund on Saturday (28) following hours of intense fighting that killed 9 Tigers and wounded another 11, the military said today.

Troops of Army's 53 Division and Task Force - 8 advancing further East from Puthukkudyiruppu have captured the LTTE supply line stretching towards Iranapalai, the Defence Ministry said.

The capture of the last LTTE supply route will further thwart the Tigers' movement and logistic supply, according to the defence officials.

Meanwhile troops of 55 Division have gained control of an LTTE built earth bund constructed north of Palamattalam yesterday killing at least 8 Tigers and injuring another 17 in a fierce battle, the military reported.

The military says the LTTE Tigers now cornered in an area of just 21 sq km that includes the government declared 20 sq km no-fire zone (NFZ) are continuously mounting heavy artillery and mortar attacks from the NFZ.