Thursday, October 19, 2006
Tamil Tigers launch naval suicide assault
By Seth Meixner, Galle, Sri Lanka
TAMIL Tiger rebels staged an audacious suicide attack yesterday against Sri Lanka’s historic port of Galle, killing at least two people and destroying three navy craft . . .
Two boats carried out rocket propelled grenades on the harbour while three explosives-laden boats rammed and sank three naval craft.
Police said they believed four or five Tigers may have escaped after the attack.
“Obviously they have come to Galle on a suicide mission,” defence spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said.
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Blog Tags: Antiterrorism, Counterterrorism, Force Protection, Homeland Security, Maritime Security, Port Security
TAMIL Tiger rebels staged an audacious suicide attack yesterday against Sri Lanka’s historic port of Galle, killing at least two people and destroying three navy craft . . .
Two boats carried out rocket propelled grenades on the harbour while three explosives-laden boats rammed and sank three naval craft.
Police said they believed four or five Tigers may have escaped after the attack.
“Obviously they have come to Galle on a suicide mission,” defence spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said.
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Blog Tags: Antiterrorism, Counterterrorism, Force Protection, Homeland Security, Maritime Security, Port Security
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