Update 4

It is now confirmed that one CDL manufactured Ultra Fast Attack Craft (UFAC) was destroyed and a Dvora MK.II FAC was damaged in yesterday's sea battle between the SLN and the Sea Tigers near Delft Island. Contrary to rumours, the damaged Dvora FAC was safely towed to the Kankesanthurai (KKS) harbour. The boat is in a repairable condition.

The UFAC (P413) completely disintegrated in the blast killing its 1IC Lieutenant Commander Lalith Ekanayake. His deputy (2IC) has gone missing along with 9 others. Two sailors were later rescued by Search and Rescue teams. Two more sailors are believed to have been captured by the Sea Tigers. Sources indicated that the LTTE maybe mum over this issue after failing to notify the ICRC of their capture.

Meanwhile the Sri Lanka Air Force bombed a pre-identified Sea Tiger training base at Elamulaivikal in Mullaithivu. Damages caused to the Sea Tigers is still unverified.