2 LTTE boats were reported destroyed and 6 terrorists killed after a pre-dawn fierce sea battle, that erupted between Navy's elite Special boat squadron (SBS) personnel and LTTE, off Nayaru, Tuesday (Nov 18).

Detecting a cluster of 7 LTTE craft makingway along the coastal waters off Nayaru at around 6a.m., SBS engaged naval gunfire reportedly destroying two craft and damaging another, defence sources said. Meanwhile, Air Force MI-24 helicopter gunships providing close-in air support to the Navy elites, have engaged 4 LTTE craft detected fleeing the combined navy-air onslaught.

According to intercepted LTTE communication, 6 terrorists were confirmed killed and as many injured during the sea battle that lasted till 7.30a.m.