During the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, the Indian Navy launched Operation Sukoon and evacuated 2,280 persons from 20 to 29 July 2006 including 436 Sri Lankans, 69 Nepalese and 7 Lebanese nationals from war-torn Lebanon.[69][70] In 2006, Indian naval doctors served for 102 days on board USNS Mercy to conduct medical camps in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia and East Timor.[71] In 2007, Indian Navy supported relief operations for the survivors of Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh.[72] In 2008, Indian Naval vessels were the first to launch international relief operations for victims of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar.[73][74] In 2008, the navy deployed INS Tabar and INS Mysore into the Gulf of Aden to combat piracy in Somalia.[75] Tabar prevented numerous piracy attempts, and escorted hundreds of ships safely through the pirate-infested waters.[76] The navy also undertook anti-piracy patrols near the Seychelles, upon that country's request.[77][78]