Monday, November 3, 2008

58 on a roll

Amidst moves to increase troop strength of the 57 Division, the Sri Lanka Army Commander has given instructions to the 58 Division to progress swiftly to Pooneryn, giving little time for the Tigers to construct any defensive structures (bunds and trenches) in the area.

With the 57 Division laying siege to Kilinochchi and holding down a large number of Tigers, the 58 Division's progress has been swift in the northwestern coast. The 57 is acting both as a buffer and a shield for the 58 and in a surprising move, could position itself to the rear of Tiger units in Kilinochchi in the coming weeks. The 58's aggressive fighting style also suits the Commandos spearheading the operation.

On Saturday the Division surrounded, overran and ambushed fleeing cadres from Nachchikuda. 17 bodies were recovered, 6 of which were in pieces and decomposed. The bodies included 5 male corpses while 12 were female.

Meanwhile the LTTE has dismantled the Kumulamunai bridge in Nayaru. The Bridge connects Nayaru with Mulaitivu. The Army is now forced to take the land route to Mulaitivu. As mentioned earlier, the 57 Division's 16 Units (4 Brigades) are to be replenished as casualties removed about 500 men, many of whom will be out of the battlefield for several weeks.

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