Tamil Tiger rebels sank a Sri Lankan patrol boat as it escorted a naval vessel yesterday, leaving 17 sailors missing. In retaliation, the navy sank five rebel vessels and the air force launched airstrikes on guerrilla-held territory. Some 50 Tamils were believed dead. Fifteen Tamil Tiger vessels, including suicide boats, attacked the convoy and naval ship with 710 soldiers on board.
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Tamils sink navy convoy ship
Tamil Tiger rebels sank a Sri Lankan patrol boat as it escorted a naval vessel yesterday, leaving 17 sailors missing. In retaliation, the navy sank five rebel vessels and the air force launched airstrikes on guerrilla-held territory. Some 50 Tamils were believed dead. Fifteen Tamil Tiger vessels, in
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