Sri Lanka Navy destroys LTTE suicide boat - Mullaittivu
Sri Lanka Navy attack boats deployed in the
Mullaittivu seas have destroyed an LTTE suicide boat around 3 this
morning (Jan 30). According to the navy sources , the navy boats
deployed in the sea blockade along the northeastern coast have
intercepted the explosive laden boat launched from Mullaittivu coast and
destroyed it by directing heavy gunfire at the incoming terrorist boat.
At present, Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 4 blockades
along the northeastern coast of the island to prevent LTTE arms supplies
and escaping LTTE cadres via sea routes. The Rapid Action Boat Squadron
(RABS) and the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) units maintain their blockade
closest to the coast while Fast Attack Flotilla 4 (FAF4) maintained the
second barrier in the coastal waters. The third and the fourth barriers
are maintained by the Gunboats and Offshore Patrol Vessels that extends
from territorial waters to the blue waters.
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