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A Ukrainian sniper has eliminated two Russian soldiers from 4,000 meters, setting a new world record for the longest confirmed sniper kill.
The achievement was reported by military journalist Yuriy Butusov, who also shared video footage of the sniper in action.
“Incredible accuracy and a new world record for long-distance engagement! A Ukrainian sniper neutralized two Russian servicemen from 4,000 meters. The bullet hit through a window where the occupiers were positioned,” Butusov wrote.
The record-breaking shot was made on August 14, 2025, with targeting assisted by artificial intelligence and drone support. The sniper used a 14.5mm Alligator anti-material rifle, a bolt-action, multi-shot rifle adopted by the Ukrainian military in late 2020.
About the Alligator Rifle
- Muzzle velocity: 980 m/s
- Effective range: up to 2,000 m
- Maximum bullet travel distance: up to 7,000 m
- Armor penetration: at 1.5 km, it can penetrate 10-mm armor plates
- Primary purpose: destroying fortifications and lightly armored enemy vehicles
- Dimensions: 2,000 mm overall length, 1,200 mm barrel
- Weight: 22.5 kg without magazine and rounds
The shot took place in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad direction, executed by a sniper from the “Ghost” combined sniper unit, which has eliminated nearly 1,000 Russian soldiers over the past year in defense of the area.
Previous Record
The previous world record also belonged to a Ukrainian sniper. In November 2023, 58-year-old Vyacheslav Kovalsky of the SBU eliminated a Russian soldier at 3,800 meters in Kherson using a Horizon’s Lord multi-caliber sniper rifle.
Sniping has become a highly developed skill in the Ukrainian army, particularly since 2014, supported by charitable foundations and domestic rifle developments. Ukraine has produced numerous sniper and marksman rifles, specialized ammunition, and scopes.
The widespread use of reconnaissance drones, especially with thermal imaging, has complicated sniper operations and encouraged the development of new tactics for long-range engagements.
