Before that shot, British army sniper Craig Harrison was believed to have held the record after killing a Taliban militant from 1.5 miles away. Read next ...
The previous record was held by British sniper Craig Harrison, who shot and killed a Taliban insurgent from 2,475 meters away. "There are definitely people out there who have done amazing things ...
Taliban insurgents have made widespread gains ... under the militants Afghan forces face 'decisive' battle in Helmand Snipers and green tea on Helmand's front line Afghan officials told AFP ...