Yesterday, in Pattani province terrorists insurgents launched an attack on a naval security outpost, in an attempt to draw a relief force into an ambush trap where a roadside bomb and gunfire injured six marines.
Terrorists Insurgents launched an attack on the outpost with automatic weapons for 10 minutes at around 6 p.m. The gun battle prompted calls for reinforcements. However, about 600 meters from the outpost, a pickup truck carrying the 10 marines was hit by a roadside bomb blast, followed by gunfire. The marines returned fire and repelled the attackers after a 10-minute gun battle. However, six of them, including the leader, were wounded.
Military officials said both attacks were probably carried out by terrorists insurgents active in areas between Ka Pho and Sai Buri districts, and Raman district in neighbouring Yala. |