They never complain... but we...?
Heavy fighting erupted in Akkarayankulam as the 57 Division launched a massive attack to dismantle the trenchline and bunt at Akkarayankulam on 18th oct. Casualties to the LTTE is yet unknown. The line was breached from the western and eastern flanks forcing the Tigers to abandon the line and move to its center.
For the Army, the attack demonstrates a new urgency to capture Kilinochchi before the rainy season continues into November. Kokavil and Akkarayan are renowned for their susceptibility to flooding during the northwestern monsoon season. Kokavil is especially vulnerable due to its low-lying terrain. The tank at Akkarayan and the nearby ravines are also susceptible to overflowing during the monsoon. Experienced soldiers who have fought in this terrain, like Maj. Gen Chula Dias for example, should know this terrain by heart.
Heavy fighting erupted in Akkarayankulam as the 57 Division launched a massive attack to dismantle the trenchline and bunt at Akkarayankulam on 18th oct. Casualties to the LTTE is yet unknown. The line was breached from the western and eastern flanks forcing the Tigers to abandon the line and move to its center.
For the Army, the attack demonstrates a new urgency to capture Kilinochchi before the rainy season continues into November. Kokavil and Akkarayan are renowned for their susceptibility to flooding during the northwestern monsoon season. Kokavil is especially vulnerable due to its low-lying terrain. The tank at Akkarayan and the nearby ravines are also susceptible to overflowing during the monsoon. Experienced soldiers who have fought in this terrain, like Maj. Gen Chula Dias for example, should know this terrain by heart.
