Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft engaged an LTTE sea tiger base South of Vettilaikerni in general area Mulliyan this morning, May 16.

The targeted LTTE sea tiger base was located in Kaddiyankadu, 2 Km south of Vettilaikerni and 1Km from the coastal belt, Air Force spokesperson said. The air sorties were launched around 6.45 a.m., and the target was accurately hit, he further said.