Sri Lanka: October 4, 1999

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Sixteen died in fighting today, most were LTTE rebels, one was a civilian caught in the crossfire. Government troops also suspect that the LTTE is using guided anti-tank missiles. An army armored vehicle was destroyed by what appeared to be such a missile ten days ago. The missile fragments are being examined to determine what the exact weapon used was.

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