The Security Forces conducted an air operation on an identified LTTE base at Naddalamottankulam an area approximately 8km North-west of Puthukkudiyirippu in the Mullativu district. The LTTE base is used as a Transit Camp to assemble cardres, brief them and deploy for on going offensive action in areas of South and South East of Muhamalai. The operation was undertaken as a defensive measure to prevent further deployment of LTTE cardres in the current offensive action in this area.

The air action took place at 6.40 a.m. in the morning on Monday 14 August, with only occupants of the LTTE base at the site.

It has been established with aerial surveillance and video footage that there were no civilian settlements in close proximity to this major LTTE base surrounded by thick jungle. The base has inner defences and outer perimeter fortifications surrounding it.