Ukrainian sniper makes ‘world record 4,000 metre shot’

WorldPolitics
19 Aug 2025 • 11:04 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • 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.

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