Watch | Ukrainian sniper kills Russian enemy from a record distance of 3.8 km

A Ukrainian sniper is reported to have shattered the world record by killing a Russian soldier from an astounding distance of nearly 3.8 kilometres, approximately 260 metresbeyond the previous record.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) hailed the achievement as a testament to their snipers' unprecedented skills, showcasing their effectiveness at extraordinary ranges.

The 'lord of the horizon' rifle

A widely circulating video on social media captured the moment when the Ukrainian soldier achieved the record-breaking feat.

The shot, executed with a domestically made rifle known as 'the lord of the Horizon,' showedthe lethal precision of Ukrainian snipers.

The footage showsa Russian soldier collapsing to the ground following the long-distance sniper fire.

Watch the video here:

Previous records

Surpassing the previous record held by a Canadian special forces sniper, who shot at a distance of 3.54 kilometresin Iraq in 2017, the Ukrainian marksman has solidified his place in history.

Notably, British sniper Craig Harrison, renowned for killing aTaliban fighter from a distance of 2.48 kilometresin Afghanistan in 2009, held the record for a long time.

As tensions escalated, Ukrainian soldiers successfully intercepted a barrage of strategic drones launched by Russia against the country.

Kyiv's air defence system reportedly thwarted 15 out of 20 drones, providing a crucial defence against Moscow's aerial threats.

The weekend also witnessed Moscow intensifying its offensive, launching five missiles and 76 airstrikes, with over 150 Ukrainian settlements in the north, east, and south facing artillery fire.

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Amid conflicting reports, the Russian Defense Ministry asserted that its southern forces repelled six Ukrainian attacks in key areas.

Ukrainian military sources, on the other hand, reported ongoing artillery fire on more than 150 settlements and detailed Moscow's aggressive missile launches and airstrikes. The situation remains fluid as both sides engage in a tense military standoff.

(With inputs from agencies)