Video: Ready, Charge Set, Breach! Indian, Lankan Soldiers' In Combat Drill
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The duo put explosives while a third soldier guards them. Dust billows after the blast and the 'buddy pair' breach 'Fancy House'.
The sound of gunshots echoed as two soldiers - a buddy pair - stood next to the wall of 'Fancy House'. A soldier puts his hand on the shoulder of his 'buddy', a sign to tell him that I have your back. The duo put explosives while a third soldier guards them. Dust billows after the blast and the 'buddy pair' breach 'Fancy House'. This urban combat situation was staged at the ongoing India and Sri Lanka joint army exercise 'Mitra Shakti'. The exercise began on August 12 and will end on Sunday, August 25. #WATCH | The Indian Army and the Sri Lanka Army have demonstrated unparalleled expertise in successful counter-terrorism operations, a testament to their extensive experience and proficiency in managing complex security challenges. Through their participation in the Joint… pic.twitter.com/GnEkU9SlOk
The 'buddy pair' moves to the next target, as seen in the video. Later a Sri Lankan Air Force Bell 212 helicopter approaches the combat site to take the troops and the "insurgent" captured during the missions. Such scenarios are vital to enhancing Fighting in Built-up Areas (FIBUA) where an area dense with buildings and structures will entail lethal urban warfare, posing severe challenges for the ground troops and armoured units.
