Government soldiers advance from their defence line at the recently recaptured Karambukulam village, at the border of the Tamil Tiger rebel-held territory of Kilinochchi, about 330 km (205 miles) north of the capital Colombo, September 22, 2008. Picture taken September 22, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer (SRI LANKA)Sri Lankan Rebel Bases Bombed As 30 Die In Clashes
-- International Herald Tribune
-- International Herald Tribune
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Air force fighter jets bombed two Tamil Tiger rebel bases in northern Sri Lanka on Wednesday while infantry clashes across the region killed 26 rebels and four soldiers, the military said.
Fighters pounded the headquarters of the Charles Anthony Brigade — an elite rebel infantry unit — and another base housing female fighters in the Tiger stronghold of Kilinochchi district, said Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara, an air force spokesman.
Early Wednesday, air force planes bombed a jungle hide-out in the Mullaitivu district believed to be used by top leaders of the Tamil rebels, he said.
Nanayakkara did not have details of damage or casualties.
Ground battles Tuesday in Kilinochchi, Vavuniya and Welioya districts killed 26 guerrillas and four soldiers, military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara said.
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