Army maneuvers further southwards along the coast
 Sri Lanka Army 53 and 58 Division are now sweeping
around the new civilians safety zone, reveal latest reports from the
battlefront. Meanwhile, 59 Division troops have been able to rescue about
1000 civilians held hostage by the terrorists in the Vellamullivaikkal
area, the sources added.
According to the sources, over 1000 civilians
have been able to seek refuge with the soldiers of Army 59 Division
manning the southern frontage by this afternoon (May 14). Also, another
200-250 civilians have been received by troops of 58 and 53 Divisions.
Reports further say that the infantrymen of 11 Sri
Lanka Light Infantry have spearhead the advance along the north-eastern
coast and established their positions few hundred meters short of the
Farah III shipwreck.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Navy is currently assisting the
ICRC mission of rescuing civilians via sea route. According to the
sources, the ship Oriental Princess has taken 500 MT of essential items
to Mullaittivu and the MV Green Ocean II is currently waiting at the Mullaittivu coast to receive patients from the LTTE held areas.
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