Ukrainian sniper sets new world record by eliminating Russian soldier from 3.8 km distance

The previous record was set in 2017 by a Canadian soldier who killed an Islamic State militant from a distance of 3540 meters in Iraq.

"The special forces operative of the Security Service made this shot with the Ukrainian rifle Volodar Obriyu (Lord of the Horizon)," the press service reported.

The video clearly shows the hit on the target and the panic among the invaders who were standing nearby.

"SSU snipers are changing the rules of world sniping, demonstrating the ability to work effectively at fantastic distances," the press service added.

The Ukrainian sniper previously set a new record with a well-aimed shot that eliminated the invader, who was moving at a distance of 2710 m.

On November 18, Ukrainian forces eliminated almost 1,200 Russian troops, so the total losses since the beginning of a full-scale war have already amounted to over 318,000 soldiers.

Almost a month and a half ago, the occupiers intensified their offensive in the Avdiivka area. Although in recent days, the Russians have eased their attacks, the Ukrainian forces are anticipating a new wave of assaults shortly.

The Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi stated that during the month when the occupiers intensified near Avdiivka, Russia lost about 10,000 soldiers in that direction.

Additionally, the Commander of Ukrainian Ground Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, mentioned that the occupiers have intensified their activities in the Bakhmut direction.