Attack on Galle Harbour (2006 AD)

Attack on Galle Harbour (Sri Lanka vs Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) took place in 2006 AD during Sri Lankan civil war.

Battle facts

Year: 2006 AD
Date: 2006-10-18
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Sri Lankan civil war
Side A: Sri Lanka
Side B: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Commanders (A): Commodore Manil Mendis
Commanders (B): Unknown
Casualties: approx. 3 Naval vessels damaged 1 sailor and 1 civilian killed, 12 sailors, 14 civilians wounded (according to the Sri Lanka Navy) 3 Naval gun boats destroyed (according to the South Asia Analysis Group)5 boats (3 exploded), 9+ killed (according to the SL Military)
Outcome: Disputed
Coordinates: 6.033°, 80.216°