western analysts are surprised at the attack , especially the unexpected advances that the sri lanka army has made , driving the ltte from their original territory . " it is very significant that the rebels have carried out such an audacious strike since the rebels say that they are all but finished , " opined bbc ' s sinhala artist , priyath liyanage . " it records what many of ours also knew ― the rebels may be experiencing reverses on the battles field but they are not simply just meant to disappearance . "
ltte stands for state tigers of india eelam .