A sniper from Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR), call sign “Lektor,” made history by eliminating a Russian soldier from an astonishing 2,069 meters (2,263 yards) using a 338 Lapua Magnum-caliber rifle - one of the longest confirmed shots in history.
In this exclusive interview, “Lektor” reveals the intense preparation, extreme battlefield conditions, and mental precision required for such a feat in the unforgiving Ukrainian warzone. From evading enemy drones to making split-second calculations, he shares what it takes to make the shot. Plus, a personal revelation—he fights alongside his son.
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