Sri Lankan conflict - 3rd under reported in 2008 (slaf_attack_01012009.wmv)

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombers hit civilian settlements three times in Murasumoaddai in Vanni killing civilians and causing injuries to many on Thursday 01-Jan 2009. At least 5 civilians have been reported dead by the medical staff at Tharmpuram hospital. 28 civilians, including five children, were admitted at the hospital after the attacks. Civilians were still trapped in the site as Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched artillery barrage on the settlement after the indiscriminate air strike. 10 civilians have been killed and more than 50 wounded since Wednesday in Murasumoaddai.

TamilNet coverage on the incident.