Navy, Air Force attack Tiger boats

COLOMBO: The Navy, assisted by warplanes and helicopters, launched a massive attack against a flotilla of nearly 20 boats belonging to the Tigers yesterday, the military said. The boats were spotted off the coast of Mullaithivu and the navy, with air support, engaged them.

The Tiger base from which the boats were launched was also attacked causing a fire, he said, adding that details of casualties were not available.