December 15 2008
Sri Lanka's military says it has captured another key village from the Tamil Tigers, Agence France-Presse reports.
The village of Ampakamam was taken Monday after hours of heavy fighting with the rebels, Defense Ministry officials said.
The Tigers have been using the village as an administrative hub, according to security officials.
Meanwhile, the air force continued to bomb the rebel headquarters of Kilinochchi, said military officials.
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