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Ukrainian Sniper Breaks Record with 4,000-Meter Kill

8/17/2025

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A Ukrainian sniper achieved a world record by killing two Russian soldiers from 4,000 meters on August 14, 2025.
The sniper used a 14.5 mm Alligator rifle, supported by artificial intelligence and drones.
The previous record was 3,800 meters, set by Vyacheslav Kovalsky in November 2023.
The Pryvyd unit has reportedly eliminated nearly 1,000 Russian troops in the region.

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A Ukrainian sniper achieved a world record by killing two Russian soldiers from 4,000 meters on August 14, 2025.
The sniper used a 14.5 mm Alligator rifle, supported by artificial intelligence and drones.
The previous record was 3,800 meters, set by Vyacheslav Kovalsky in November 2023.
The Pryvyd unit has reportedly eliminated nearly 1,000 Russian troops in the region.