21.   An Israeli battle tank had fired several shells at the infiltrating fighters and the helicopters were called in apparently in pursuit of fleeing guerrillas, said the officials.

22.   An Israeli battle tank had fired several shells at the infiltrating fighters.

23.   Armed with rockets and cannons, the helicopters were designed by the Soviet forces to attack NATO battle tanks.

24.   Armed with rockets and cannons, it was designed by Soviet forces to attack NATO battle tanks.

25.   But diplomatic sources in the Saudi capital said Paris is trying to promote the Leclerc main battle tank and the Cougar helicopter.

26.   But it turned bloody when battle tanks fired artillery shells and an Israeli helicopter gunship strafed the area, apparently in an effort to scare away the approaching civilians.

27.   But the rebel resistance toughened even as thousands of soldiers, supported by battle tanks, artillery and warplanes, captured rebel regions close to Jaffna city.

28.   Denel also had organized trials for guns and turrets that could be fitted into the Indian-made battle tank, the Arjun.

29.   Denel also had organized trials for guns and turrets that could be fitted into the Indian made battle tank, the Arjun.

30.   Forty soldiers were injured in the operation in Batticaloa district where troops supported by battle tanks had attempted to clear the jungles held by the rebels.