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Ukrainian sniper destroys a Russian infantry group at night.

An experienced Russian sniper explains the dramatic changes for snipers brought about by drones.

“Complete destruction of ‘invisibility.’
Previously, a sniper could lie under camouflage for hours, blending into the terrain and being virtually invisible to ground infantry

“Now even the most experienced sniper is a target for an ordinary quadcopter with a good camera and thermal imager.
Drones with thermal imagers see through bushes, grass, smoke and light cover.

“The lifespan of a position has been dramatically reduced.
It doesn't matter how quietly you work now: if someone notices the sound of a shot, they immediately raise a copter or a swarm bundle (several drones at once).

“After a shot or series, the UAV operator checks the direction and resets the coordinates to the artillery or mortar.
The lifespan of a position is within 30-60 minutes, not hours, as before.

“A ‘camouflage war’ has appeared
A sniper now not only camouflages himself under the enemy's eyes, but also under the algorithms of a drone camera.
New camouflage materials have appeared - multispectral networks, thermal screens, capes with heat insulation.

“A competent sniper carries a cape with him, which can be quickly pulled on to conceal heat.
Sometimes a sniper burrows into the ground or a trench to reduce the heat signature.

The threat zone has expanded
Previously, the main threat was an enemy within line of sight or reconnaissance on foot.
Now a drone can ‘see’ you a kilometer away, even if you don’t see it.

“More risk zones: not only the front, but also the rear or flank can ‘shine’ for a drone.
High-altitude reconnaissance UAVs transmit artillery data in real time.

“Kamikaze drones and FPV have become ‘anti-snipers.’
FPV drones and kamikaze drones have appeared that specifically hunt for people with expensive equipment (snipers, ATGM operators).

“A sniper must take into account cover from above (nets, trees, buildings).
After a shot, immediately leave or take cover, otherwise you can get an explosive charge right in the head or in a trench.

“Tactics have changed
Sniper is now part of a complex group:
There is always a spotter in the group to observe the drone.
Radio interception and electronic warfare are used to jam drones.
False positions and mock-ups are used for deception.

“A lone sniper is a suicide bomber.
A sniper pair is a minimum. A trio is better: sniper, spotter and observer/cover.
How to live on?
Mobility is more important than the ‘perfect shot’.

“Camo must now work in three ranges: visual, IR, thermal.
You need to know which drones are operating in your area and their capabilities (range, optics, FPV or reconnaissance).
Every shot is a risk. Therefore, you need to shoot at a really important target.”

Leo kirjutas: ↑01 Juul, 2025 18:59 See oli ennegi normaalne, et peale pauku positsioonilt minema sest kindlasti otsitakse või hakatakse lihtsalt läbi laskma kohti, kus laskur võiks peituda. Maskeerimine muidugi on alati olnud oluline ja nüüd veelgi enam. Võpsikus kulli mängides on kergem drooni eest varjuda. Ukrainas rohkem lagedat, kus droonil lihtsam näha ja ligi saada.

4,000 meters: a historic sniper shot!

Ukrainian sniper from "Pryvyd" group, using AI, successfully fired a shot at a record distance of 4,000 meters, eliminating two occupiers in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad defense line.

The unique hit without direct visibility was performed under the adjustment of the UAV complex from a Ukrainian-made Alligator rifle of 14.5 mm caliber, equipped with a thermal imager.

Häyhä used his issued Civil Guard rifle, an early series SAKO M/28-30, serial number 35281, Civil Guard number S60974. It was a Finnish Civil Guard variant of the Mosin–Nagant rifle known as "Pystykorva" (lit. 'The Spitz' due to the front sight's resemblance to the head of a spitz-type dog) chambered in the Finnish-designed Mosin–Nagant cartridge 7.62×53R. When fighting as a group leader with the rest of his unit, he used a Suomi KP/-31 submachine gun.[citation needed]

Kapten Trumm kirjutas: ↑02 Okt, 2025 13:49 See müütiline M28 (täpne nimetus M28/30) on Soomes Sako tehases toodetud Mosin-Naganti vintpüss ehk nn Mossin.