Sanath Karunaratne
Sanath Karunaratne
attack connection effect eight officers ranks three
Three officers and eight other ranks have been suspended in connection with the attack with effect from Wednesday.
army target vehicle
The army vehicle was probably the target of the explosion.
craft damaged sailors seven
One of the damaged craft had to be towed to port. Seven sailors were wounded.
achieved operation steady
The operation is making steady progress. We have achieved our first objective.
attack fourteen heavy military mine soldiers
It was a claymore mine attack on a military heavy vehicle. Fourteen soldiers were also wounded.