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Jets bomb rebel naval base: Lankan Air Force
 COLOMBO - Sri Lankan air force jets bombed and destroyed a Tamil Tiger naval base near the northeastern district of Mullaittivu, the military said on Monday, but had no immediate details of any casualties.The attack at Chundikkulam came a day after the navy sank two large ships off the east coast it said were transporting arms for the Tigers, and as the government pushed on with a declared plan to destroy the rebels military machine. We have taken selected targets, said air force spokesman Group Captain Ajantha de Silva. This is a Sea Tiger base we have identified. We believe it is fully destroyed. Posted by: Steve White 2007-03-20 |
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