Monday, July 7, 2008

Army's 'Carrom-Ball' Gunner

Ajantha Mendis
The Sri Lanka Cricket Team's new spin wizard and Artillery Regiment Gunner Ajantha Mendis did the Army and his country proud off the battlefield and at the Cricket Field yesterday by decimating the world's best spin players, the Indians to win the Asia Cup. We at DefenceWire wish to congratulate Ajantha, the self-made Cricketer and soldier for this amazing feat!

114 comments:

Upul said...
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Sam Perera said...

Soldiers are performing well in all fields, the battlefiels and the cricket field. In cricket field they have beaten much respected oponents such as fellow cricket players from South Asia. In the battle field, they have beaten LTTE terrorist scum like upul.

Long live armed forces of Sri Lanka!
Long live Sri Lanka!!

Upul said...
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Sam Perera said...

upul the LTTE terrorist,

The rightful plavce of LTTE racist terrorist scum like you are the unmarked graves reserved for faceless terrorists. You neither have nor deserve a place in the civilized world. You are mere nothing. Please act knowing where LTTE terrorist low life scum like you are detined to be at.

Sam Perera said...

upul the LTTE terrorist,

The rightful plavce of LTTE racist terrorist scum like you are the unmarked graves reserved for faceless terrorists. You neither have nor deserve a place in the civilized world. You are mere nothing. Please act knowing where LTTE terrorist low life scum like you are detined to be at.

Upul said...
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Sam Perera said...

well upul the terrorist,

By looking at the garbage poring out of you foul mouth, I can say that you are a perfect fit in the LTTE terrorists. No amount of education and training can bring yo to the level of an ordinary human being. Therefore, you shall know where you are destined. Once again, act knowing your position in the civilized world, i.e. refuse.

Moshe Dyan said...

dear DW,

thanks for the article.

please delete comments posted by unworthy individuals here who are incapable of adding anything valuable to the blog but make personal attacks on other (often good) bloggers.

SLA is poles apart from the LTTE. it is a REGULAR, LEGITIMATE, PROCEDURAL, HUMANE, COMPREHENSIVE AND PROFESSIONAL army. its officers excel in many things apart from the war just like other regula and legitimate armies around the world.

LTTE tried so hard to falsely PROJECT that they are a regular army by UNIFORMS, DESIGNATIONS/RANKS, OWN LAWS, VISITS TO RENE AND OTHER WEAPONS FACTORIES, MAINTAINING BURIAL GROUNDS FOR THEIR CADRES, HAVING CEREMONIES AND OTHER BULLSHIT.

ajantha's feat has shattered all hope for the LTTE to equate to a regular army against the SLA.

well done ajantha mendis! what a performance!

let this be a forerunner to beijing olympics where SLA gunners take part (this is public news) in shooting events.

sport? LTTE? what sport for barbarians!!

Unknown said...

He has help defeat the Indian "army". Congrats.

Upul, child prostituion is despicable and not warranted but that should be discussed in lnp and not here. If you wish to argue with the military facts do it, else reframe from turning this into defencenet.

CASC said...

Congratulations to Gunner Ajanta Mendis who has brought honor and glory to Sri Lanka and to the Sri Lanka Army. For a fighting army with limited resources for other activities, the SLA has done a remarkable job identifying and nurturing sporting talent.

http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20080613_04

Guns&Roses said...

i think we should only use him in the finals so that other teams have lesser chance to get use to him

londonistan said...

Londonistn salutes you young Ajanthan Mendis. The country, the army and every sri lankan walks a little taller today (we are proud of you)!

As for the most undervalued player in the 'Old Commonwealth' countries (England, Australia, SA, NZ, etc) - Sanath Jayasuria; JUST WHAT a LEGEND he weaves... (amazing)!!!!!!

B#1 said...

Well done Ajantha Mendis!!!

Once the war is finished, we will get all the 11 players from the SLDF.

B#1 said...
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Unknown said...

Navindran,
Are you saying that Defencenet has become another LNP?

tangara said...
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tangara said...

All the best to Ajantha Mendis.
Twenty years ago, to play for the National Team would have been something unthinkable for an Army Soldier.
When people are at the right
places anything is possible.
Long live SLA.

I am wondering what happened to Lasith Malinga.

LKDOOD said...

Congrats to Ajantha Mendis

he has a good future in cricket

Unknown said...

since an indian company has been given permission to seek for oil in the mannar maybe ltte naval force around the area will decrease??if the ltte try to attack or do something to the indian company they will not stand back. the indian naval force will block all the arms ships aka the floating armory's or just destroy them.
but there is a risk that while these things start there might be a chance for VP to escape to India.

i just got this idea

Unknown said...

well done to ajajntha mendis!!! he was superb in the finals.

the inner meaning of this story is about the high mentality and the morale of the SLA.if the SLA would have been down in morale and mentality he would not have made the sl xi.that shows that SLA is one of the best and disciplined armies of the world..

as moshe dyan says,
"sport? LTTE? what sport for barbarians!!"

Thambapanniya said...

Hey Hey Hey

DONT't Mess LTTE have a great sporting history check it out homies

http://www.tamilnet.tv/index.php/sports/?blog=1

how can every one forget
Claymore the Sinhala
Marthon Testical Withdrawls...
Hide and Blow games
Swallow the Cyanide

unlike Racist GoSL which only allow Army men to play cricket they allow any one both male/female and disregard of the age to take part!!

so I don't know what you guys on about

සිසිර කුමාර said...

Video machines and laptops will start whirring, chewing up his every step, his every variation, his every grip. - CricInfo

Lets hope Army work has strengthened him enough to face the challenges ahead!

kuttu said...
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kuttu said...

Ajantha Mendis

lucky sinhalas boy

not fighting but playing cricket

many sinhalas army want to play cricket

kuttu said...

Tamil trader shot dead in Trincomalee

Link

kuttu said...

sinhalas don't report these news

Gringo said...

["Army's 'Carrom-Ball' Gunner"
]

Congratulations, Ajantha.... and thank you for making all Sri Lankans proud.

It's very satisfying to realize... that while 'poor', 'sinhala', 'village' boys make international headlines in sport and achievement... the 'great' and 'fearsome' LTTE bastards become fertilizer... day after day after day...

Kill more of these pigs... and we will achieve more.... It's fun!

This is a classic example that that LTTE's terror... is opportunity (in disguise) for us to excel... in all departments...

We must target to become the Israel of the South Asia... nothing less.... it's certainly a more realistic (but challenging)... dream than the fake Kaboomland!

Leaders... think big... because Sri Lankan nation thrives under pressure.

Gringo said...

...And the miscalculation by the LTTE pigs and their coolies that they can bomb us into submission.... must be allowed to CONTINUE...

Think about it...

Their miscalculation that we are MODAYAS = Our profit!

LKDOOD said...
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LKDOOD said...

everybody needs to be on 'alert' mode

black tigers may come back to katunayaka or anuradapura

lets hope these attack(s) can be defeated

navy big ships in trinco are also in danger

LKDOOD said...

Sri Lanka to continue with Esala Perahara in August

LINK

LKDOOD said...

is it smart to have the perahara ?

it can become a target

LKDOOD said...

// OFF TOPIC BUT GOOD NEWS //
India's Cairn to invest 100 mln dlrs to explore oil in Sri Lanka

LINK

Gringo said...

LKdood...

[it can become a target
]

To quote the president... 'yakaata bayanam sohone geval hadaida?'

Nope... we should not stop any activity / event because of fear.... but we must make sure all possible security measures have been taken and be vigilant.

Sri Lankans have been pushed to the wall by the LTTE terrorists.... and no one on this earth can dictate terms to us on how to fight them and their coolies.

Video-taping and finger-printing of cross-sections of TASSLs is a great, effective start... in order to identify LTTE coolies hiding among us.

We shall prevail.

LKDOOD said...

Army in North * Pictures *

LINK

Gringo said...

[Army in North * Pictures *
]...

I cannot wait to get into the rich land of all Sri Lankan homeland areas of Killi and Mullathiv... and start cultivating bananas and cash crops...

I have large orders from the US and the Middle East, which I cannot fullfil...

I hope the president will do justice to us SISSLs... allowing to buy and sell land from the North and East...

The privileged TASSLs, on the other hand, do own land in all areas of the proud land....

We also need to give away free land from the NE to our heroic troops and their loved ones.

That's awaken the daydreaming separatist coolies in fantasyland called 'Tamil Elaam'...

Moshe Dyan said...

we can play cricket bcos of the sacrifices made by SLDFs. if everyone plays cricket and not defend the nation, their cricket is short lived.

but the war is NOW more interesting than cricket. so SLA guys prefer to destroy LTTE cadres than wickets!!

"tamill TRADER shot dead"
who?
why?

you can't find answers.

but you can if you correctle replce the letters DE with ITO. then it reads, "tamill TRAITOR shot dead"
why? bcos he was a traitor to the tamill cause selling goods when TNA calls a shutdown
who? LTTE, bcos he was a traitor to the tamill cause.

ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS IS PART OF THE SOLUTION!!

Unknown said...

gringo,
I hope the president will do justice to us SISSLs... allowing to buy and sell land from the North and East...

But still Land in Jaffna can not be bought Even if someone is willing...
WHY Cant Someone Sue Stating As a Sri Lankan & Isnt that a Breach of Human Rights??
Any Thoughts Why Anyone not Bothering to Sue??
:)

LKDOOD said...

Turkish PKK running guns to tigers

LINK

LKDOOD said...

Sri Lankan military says planes bomb rebel base

LINK

Gringo said...

su,

[WHY Cant Someone Sue Stating As a Sri Lankan & Isnt that a Breach of Human Rights??
Any Thoughts Why Anyone not Bothering to Sue??
:)
]

TASSLs have been owning prime land every nook and corner of teh country... particularly in Colombo.

I have no issue on that. What I consider unfair is that SISSLs are prevented by some law in buying land in the North.

I agree that it's time we sued the autorities as a first step.

Kithul said...

DN / Moshe / Perein

ORBAT on defence.lk has been updated to show the current position of all divisions with 61 placed in a holding role.

It also shows 56 division in Vavuniya. havne't heard of 56 in this area befoer, have they been inserted recently?

where was 56 operating from all this time?

Sam Perera said...

DefenceWire,

According to Lankadeepa, Ajantha is promoted to 2nd Lieutenant by the president. Have you ever heard of a promotion of a non-commissioned officer to a commissioned officer? Is this one of those rare events? In any case, I like to see the opportunities given to non-commissioned officers to be commissioned officers based on battle field merit and other requirements.

LKDOOD said...

Tamil Nadu fishermen helping LTTE: Lanka

LINK

NOLTTE=Peace said...

I have seen Sgt to Sgt Mjr and Sgt Mjr to Leutinent promotions, if my memory does not fails.

Anyway it is a good thing to give other ranks the opportunity to get commissioned based on knowledge and skills .. there should be definitely an exam to write too.

LKDOOD said...

Pakistan raises SAARC safety concerns

LINK

kuttu said...

lanka is a &&&&ed up country now

rajapaksa is doing a great job

> money wasting(mihin lanka etc.)
> inflation will be 20%(central bank)
> real inflation will be higer than 20%
> government is too big(100+ ministers, government servents)

hehe..

even a 5000 raise will not be enough soon

how can you feed the children ??

kuttu said...

The Ceylon Tamil Teachers Union extends support for General strike

LKDOOD said...
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LKDOOD said...



10 day Military training for all aged 17-50 in LTTE areas

-LEN

ravana said...

guys just one thing..please see the LEN news.everyone can undertand what is and how is media in srilanka.they saying "horikada udgosanayata kunu biththra".
i am not rasing any politial issue but see how the so called media giants behaving.this mean people who are not suporting to the strike are "horikadas".simply they asking to hit them.look at this.i think at least people need to point this,,, otherwise we can even think about wining the war...

serendib said...

ravana,


About "horikada udgosanayata kunu biththra" item is LEN...

I think LEN is a Horikada website run by some horikada peope.

EN shoud understand that other people have ringh to freedom of speeach as well.

hemantha said...

July 1983: Resident Evil
-Dayan Jayathilaka

http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2008/07/july-1983-resident-evil.html

san said...

LTTE is planning to Destroy our MI24/35 fleet.security in hingurakgoda and vavuniya SLAF bases must be alert specially during midnight/morning hours

LKDOOD said...

Blogger san said...

LTTE is planning to Destroy our MI24/35 fleet.security in hingurakgoda and vavuniya SLAF bases must be alert specially during midnight/morning hours

July 10, 2008 12:55 PM

jets are a target also

GroundZeroLanka said...

Canadian Sri Lankans Contribute 10K CAD to war effort.

Read Report @ GroundZeroLanka
http://groundzerolanka.blogspot.com/

ravana said...

gyus,
yesterday one of my friend pass through sapugaskanda checkpoint area 10 /12 times(1 day).but sorry to tell you he said no one checked him.according to him everyone gathered to a circle and having nice time(security).are these people waiting for something happen.

if any one watcihng this blog i mean security perssonals just alrm this to hirachy.ltte sudden silent is unbelivable.we need to be vigilant as hawks not like crows.

bad come to worse just think if anuradahpura 2 happen who going to suffer most

LKDOOD said...

Ready for ceasefire and talks, says LTTE

LINK

Bhairav said...

[Canadian Sri Lankans Contribute 10K CAD to war effort.]

LOL! The hard earned money will be well spent as SLankan consulate folks will make a deposit in the safe boxes of Pigal strippers whose work place is just about 10 minute drive from the SLankan high commission in Ottawa.

Jaya2008 said...

FYI,

http://www.tamilaffairs.com/news/bruce-fein-open-both-your-eyes-widely

kuttu said...


No foreign army for SAARC security – Govt.


Leader of the House, Nimal Siripala De Silva, told Parliament today (July 11th) that no foreign troops would be brought down to Sri Lanka for the security of foreign delegates attending the SAARC summit in Colombo next month.

He said that media reports that claimed the arrival of a team of soldiers from India was false, and a propaganda attack by the JVP.

The minister was responding to JVP MP Bimal Ratnayake, who wanted to know the truth of media reports that alleged the presence of a 1,500-member strong Indian military contingent since July 09th.

indian PM not coming ?

some sinhalas got excited that the indian army are coming. now sinhalas government says no indians

hehe...

indians playing games with lanka

hehe..

Unknown said...

Ravana,
I think you are refering to the Main road cheakpoint..
The problem with that is that road is used by Many vehicles..
Not to mention the Girls school which is also nearby..
The Area is also home to many industrial activities also.
So Im not surprised people can pass that point without many cheaks, Though it would have been better if more random cheakes were conducted. This road links to Biyagama & also links to weliweriya etc..
The refinery has another cheak point in the road which goes just infront of it & also at Main gate where eveybody is cheaked (If comes by Main Road). Still there are loop holes but those are things not to be told here...
But it is certainly a place which can be attacked if Planned..
:(
Well then again just think how many vehicles goes on to Colombo everyday without cheaked..
Hmmm...

Kithul said...

now 'Carrom Ball' Officer

possibly the first photos published of Ajantha Mendis in Officer Uniform being accomadated at the Commanders office.
http://www.army.lk/morenewsfet.php?id=5227

Unknown said...

From Defence.lk

7/11/2008 8:52:23 PM Two LTTE strongholds fall to troops - Vavuniya front


[ Security forces personnel engaged in counter terrorist offensives made another major breakthrough capturing two more LTTE strongholds in Vavuniya front this afternoon, July 11.

Despite the heavy resistance, the troops in 57 division approached towards LTTE territory and captured the Naddankandal area while the troops in Task Force 2 captured Navvi area in the same front, defence sources said.

Fierce gun battle between LTTE terrorists and security forces were took place during past few days in these areas and the troops were fighting through the resistance to capture these LTTE strongholds, sources added.

The offensive operations to liberate Wanni continues. ]

kuttu said...

no india in SAARC meeting

hehe

tikira said...

dei kotte munje kuttu,india has decided to join the european union,instead the government has invited thamizh ezham.......

Bhairav said...

DW,

Where is the new update? Even if you do not have any news, just put this Lankan hottie for weekend refreshments.

This hottie makes me hard. You can see Salma Hayek's features here.


For more

LKDOOD said...



from what i hear there is increase 'chatter' in Paris, London about major developments coming in lanka

lets hope the forces & the government are ready to counter

kuttu said...

'major developments coming in lanka'

another new minister
food prices up again
fuel prices up again
.............
..........

hehe....

tikira said...

'major developments coming in thamizh ezham'

another new leader
sarong up
komanam down
.............
..........

hehe....

VIRODARA said...

Praba is just a blood hount,not a freedom fighter

Common SLA LETS LIBERATE WANNI,AND OUR TAMIL BROTHERS AND SISTERS

LKDOOD said...

Amnesty condemns Buttala attack

LINK

LKDOOD said...

New Delhi demands "Pottu Amman"

LINK

LKDOOD said...

Sri Lanka tightens use of mobile phones to fight terrorism

LINK

LKDOOD said...

Sri Lankan jets bomb rebel bunkers

LINK

LKDOOD said...

'SAARC meet would focus on evolving strategy to combat terrorism'

LINK

LKDOOD said...

Two Indian fishermen killed in Sri Lankan navy firing

LINK

kuttu said...

Pongu Thamil- LIVE VIDEO FROM UK


Link

kuttu said...

LKDOOD said...

Two Indian fishermen killed in Sri Lankan navy firing

____________________

india must stand up for its citizens

Lankapura said...

Sakkiliyas must be disappointed that the central Indian government is ignoring their pleas.
Sri Lanka does not need Indian troops to protect the VIPs.. may be Sri Lanka can provide some training to the Indians on how to kick terrorist butt.

LKDOOD said...



Vidalathivu area under government control

-irudina

kuttu said...

all areas are under government control

hehe

LKDOOD said...


SLA deploys night recon flights to deter LTTE troop buildup

tamilnet

LKDOOD said...

always keep the eyes on the enemy

hemantha said...

This is an interesting article. There can be many who would oppose the views of this writer (who is considered as an ultranationalist in the NGO circles).

http://www.divaina.com/2008/07/13/feature20.html

Bhairav said...

You guys remember few weeks back that some of us were suspicious what caused the mass killing of 25 LTTE cadres in Vavuniya front since the bodies were in good condition.

The word is out that one government supported LTTE cadre infiltrated this Charles Antony squad who stationed at Vavuniya, then started this mass killing with the SLA support.

LTTE haven't decided the final venue for the grand slam event, it looks like Jaffna. Until then, stay tuned for government punnaku or cooked up news archives of DN.

Bhairav said...

Tamils should avoid posting in DN which is nothing but MOD. Whenever you question the SLA hierarchy, your posts will be deleted. Apparently DW is much better than DN who is home of Assithiri filth and the old headline news.

Moshe Dyan said...

DW,

the significance of the article on the delaila PALM increased recently as SLDFs used a similar tactic according to TN. TN claims that SLAF uses a new range of UAVs to locate LTTE positions at night and simultaneously use MBRL fire on identifies locations in the northern FDL. we may achieve a closer result this way to what the missile was intended.

Lankapura said...

Bhairav, thanks for the news. Good to see some terrorists seeing the light and turning on their own brothers.

Moshe, I think there is a difference between attacking FDLs and decapitation attacks deep behind FDLs. I thought the PALMs can be an alternative to Tomahawks used by the US in decapitation attempts on Al-Qaeda.

Moshe Dyan said...

lankapura,

yes the PALM was introduced in the article as a weapon of choice for decapitation attacks.

but it can be used against large troop build-ups as well. in the SL context we have VERY little chance for decapitation attacks. that also cannot be handed over to a computer/remote control as ALOT of civilians are involved bcos LTTE leaders ALWAYS hide behind civilians.

kuttu said...

Bhairav said...
Tamils should avoid posting in DN which is nothing but MOD. Whenever you question the SLA hierarchy, your posts will be deleted. Apparently DW is much better than DN who is home of Assithiri filth and the old headline news.

July 13, 2008 9:18 AM
______________________________-

DN is the webmaster of defence.lk

hehe

DW is more open for all people

thank you DW

tikira said...

defence wire is open for every one apart from kotte munji kuttu who eats puttu all the time.

kuttu said...
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kuttu said...

keyboard hero tikira

what a big looser

administrator in hell has reserved a place specially for you

hehe..

Warmongers asithri,mooosheeeee,lkdude & the clan all have special places reserved in hell

you losers will not enjoy the stay in hell....

hehe..

LKDOOD said...

Army elites capture 2 LTTE bunkers; 7 terrorists killed in clashes in Mannar

LINK

kuttu said...

defence.lk gives juice to keyboard heroes

heeeeeheeeeee...

LKDOOD said...

Lankan navy again opens fire at Indian fishermen

LINK

tikira said...

defence.lk gives juice to keyboard heroes

and i got juice for zeros like KM kuttu,i think i fancy kuttu

heeeeeheeeeee...

LKDOOD said...

Sri Lanka to resume talks with LTTE if it lays down arms

LINK

kuttu said...

LKDOOD said...
Lankan navy again opens fire at Indian fishermen

________________

india its time to stand up for your people

tikira said...
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Unknown said...

guys be aware cos there is a suicide bomber hanging around. he is said to be about 4ft tall and is carrying a bag. he is known well as potta kuttu . he is said to be a psycho and all are requested to avoid as much as possible.
If you happen to see him report to DW asap.
by the way its easy to recognise him cos he will laugh at the end of every sentence.(he he he he ho ho white van is coming.....)

LKDOOD said...
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LKDOOD said...

it looks fake...LOL

LKDOOD said...

some helicopter is going down

what is this event ??

any idea ?? any one ??

kuttu said...

Shyam said...
7 SLA KIA and 15 wounded in Vavuniya FDLs ...

Fonsy says 1700 SLA Killed and 4000 wounded since the war started with the LTTE ...But beginning of the year he told the media that 795 SLA killed and 4000 wounded ...

That means nearly 900 Killed in last six months and if we consider the wounded accroding to his statement no one wounded in this year.. what a lie is this ?

July 13, 2008 10:05 PM

__________________________


defence.lk headline

"Sri Lanka Army elites"

Sinhalas army is not human

they are like robocop

hehehe..

keyboard heroes belive it

keep drinking the defence.lk juice

kuttu said...

tikira said...
kuttumani
i only fancy you......
i like the dark ass..........
marry me

hehehe

July 13, 2008 8:19 PM

______________________

what a looser

these posts show that many sinhalas here are 'crazy' & should be locked up in a psychological institution

kuttu said...

Virus alert said...
guys be aware cos there is a suicide bomber hanging around. he is said to be about 4ft tall and is carrying a bag. he is known well as potta kuttu . he is said to be a psycho and all are requested to avoid as much as possible.
If you happen to see him report to DW asap.
by the way its easy to recognise him cos he will laugh at the end of every sentence.(he he he he ho ho white van is coming.....)

July 13, 2008 8:55 PM

___________________________

another psycho

GroundZeroLanka said...

GroundZeroLanka update
http://groundzerolanka.blogspot.com/

Bhairav said...

Good situation report about V-tivu in Tamil

This report says whoever captures the "Vavanikulam", will have upper hand in Wanni.

Kithul said...

lkdood

this clip has been on youtube for a long time, doesn't look like anything in SL. If you look at it in slo mo you'll see it's a fake. i am no pro in anlaysing video footage but look at the foliage and the landscape when the shot is fired, suddenly changes. the banan type tress are never seen when the camera pans towards the right again.

the usual BS

it's the same with some of the so called various'new' clips posted on youtube - all of them have old stills. OTOH there's nothing new they can show in terms of achievements other than the tactical withdrawals

Kithul said...

anyone who can tell us what this article is all about

http://www.pathivu.com/?p=1999

Lankapura said...

Shan / Lkdood,
Yeah I think Shan is right. A lot of Russian Mi24s were shot down by Mujahideen with these shoulder-launched missiles supplied by the US. Luckily the LTTE monkeys haven't been able to obtain them so far. From what I can remember one monkey got caught trying to buy the stuff in US.

Lankapura said...

What I meant to say was the part of the footage is probably from Afghanistan.

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