Ukrainian sniper claims to have killed two Russian soldiers with ‘longest ever shot’ of 2.5 miles
Ukrainian sniper makes ‘world record 4,000 metre shot’
- A Ukrainian sniper has reportedly achieved the longest ever kill shot, eliminating two Russian soldiers with a single bullet from a distance of 4,000 metres (2.5 miles).
- The record-breaking shot was fired on 14 August, utilising artificial intelligence and a 14.5mm Alligator rifle.
- The sniper belongs to the 'Pryvid' unit, which is defending the key Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk.
- Footage indicates the shot was made near the Pokrovsk-Myrnograd frontline, passing through a window to hit the targets.
- This feat surpasses previous long-range sniper records, occurring as Russian forces intensify efforts to capture Pokrovsk, a crucial transport hub in eastern Ukraine.