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NEW DELHI, Feb 21 (KUNA) -- At least 92 rebels of the Liberation Tigers of
Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and three soldiers have beem killed in Sri Lanka's battle
fatigued Northern region as the Army laucnhed major offensive against the
outlawed group.
Sri Lankan Air Force Thursday targeted the LTTE strongholds of Mannar and
Mullaitivu to assist the ground attack, news agency Press Trust of India
reported.
The Sri Lankan Army has obtained control of the areas near Adampan in
North-western Mannar, the Defence Ministry said in a statement at Colombo
today. (pickup previous)
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