Sri Lanka: Rebels destroy army boat, troops sink Tiger vessel

Soldiers on shore sank one rebel boat with an artillery barrage, killing three rebels, while one army boat was also destroyed in the attack, the officer said on condition of anonymity.

Three soldiers have gone missing, said the officer. He said the army8217;s retaliatory fire had forced the other rebel boats to retreat.

The Tigers confirmed the sea clash, but denied they suffered any casualties.