Three LTTE craft completely destroyed in sea battle off Point Pedro

Three LTTE sea Tiger craft was completely destroyed while another two were disabled following a major sea battle that erupted off Point Pedro around 4.30 p.m. this evening (19).

The Navy supported by ground troops with heavy MBRL and artillery fire and air support by MI 24 helicopter gun ships inflicted heavy damages on the cluster of enemy Sea Tiger boats.

Sea Tigers with heavy damages are currently withdrawing towards Kadaikadu naval sources confirmed. Naval fast attack craft are in hot pursuit engaging the fleeing Sea Tiger craft.

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