What Happened
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) fired shells killed 2 civilians in Vaddakkachchi in Ki'linochchi Saturday around 3:00 p.m., medical sources in Tharmapuram hospital said. One dead body was brought to Tharmapuram hospital. Artillery barrage from the SLA targeted Vaddakkachchi and Ki'lilnochi, destroying several houses from early morning Saturday. The SLA and the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) have intensified attacks on civilian settlements in Vanni in the recent days. Chronology: 20.12.08 2 civilians killed in SLA shelling in Vaddakkachch.. 20.12.08 Colombo steps up bombardment on Vanni, 3 wounded
Perpetrators
Sri Lankan Air Force
Sources & References
- https://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=27794