A sniper from the Active Operations Unit of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, known by the callsign Lecturer, achieved a remarkable feat by eliminating russian soldier with a single shot of the .338 Lapua Magnum round at a distance of 2,069 meters.
Unlike the record-setting shot by British sniper Corporal Craig Harrison in 2009, fired in calm weather from an elevated prone position, Lecturer operated in far harsher conditions. Battling December’s cold and firing from a standing position in a trench, he successfully struck his moving target in a wooded area on the first attempt. This accomplishment comes amidst the challenges of modern warfare, where the threat of drones often forces snipers to abandon traditional firing techniques.
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Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, praised the sniper’s achievement as a masterful performance that will become a historic milestone in Ukraine’s fight for freedom. He commended the sniper’s professionalism and focus, emphasizing that such accomplishments underscore the resolve of Ukrainian forces in their ongoing battle to defend their homeland.
Lecturer’s remarkable shot not only demonstrates technical precision but also serves as an inspiring symbol of resilience and determination in Ukraine’s struggle against aggression.
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