Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched a fresh ground offensive in the early hours of Monday around 2:00 a.m. targeting Iraddai-vaaykkaal, according to TamilNet correspondent in Vanni. Heavy shelling and exchange of gunfire was reported. Shelling targeted Iraddai-vaaykkaal, Mu’l’li-vaaykkaal, Valaignarmadam and Pokk’anai areas.
There have been civilian casualties. Details are yet to emerge.
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