Reports indicate a Ukrainian sniper team achieved a new world record on Thursday for the longest confirmed sniper kill, neutralizing a target from over 13,000 feet (4,000 meters).
The successful shot, attributed to a , was supported by artificial intelligence and drone assistance, resulting in the deaths of two Russian soldiers near Pokrovsk, Ukraine, according to the .
The Kyiv Post quoted as saying the record-setting shot occurred on August 14, 2025, utilizing artificial intelligence and guidance from an unmanned aerial vehicle in conjunction with a 14.5 mm alligator rifle.
The incident occurred amidst heightened Russian offensive actions around Pokrovsk, formerly a city of over 60,000 inhabitants, the Post noted.
The previously belonged to a 58-year-old Ukrainian sniper who eliminated a target from approximately 12,400 feet (3,800 meters), the outlet reported.
The record-breaking shot is said to have taken place the day before President ‘s highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.
Putin, who spoke first at a joint press conference with , characterized the discussions as taking place in a “constructive atmosphere of mutual respect.”
is scheduled to meet with Trump in Washington, D.C., on Monday.
Zelenskyy announced on X that he and Trump would “discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war.”
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