A Ukrainian sniper from the “Pryvid” (Ghost) unit made a 4,000-meter (4,374-yard) sniper kill shot in August 2025 — the ...

Some traditional military roles have been pushed down the billing, as drones change the face of warfare in Ukraine.

Drones have increasingly taken over the sniper’s roles of reconnaissance and targeted killing.

Snipers play a vital role in modern military operations by providing precision fire, long-range overwatch, and real-time intelligence From the minimalist precision of Simo Häyhä to the extreme-range ...