Nightmare for Putin as hero Ukraine sniper kills Russian soldier from 'record' 2km away

Vladimir Putin is Russia's president (Image: GETTY)

In one of the longest confirmed kills in history, a Ukrainian sniper shot dead a Russian soldier from more than two kilometres away, it's been revealed. The elite sniper, known as Lektor, stalked his target for more than four days in heavy rain and strong winds, before killing him at a distance of 2,069 metres.

Lektor and his team had been stationed in the area for several days. As the weather cleared, they spotted Russian drones flying overhead. They surveilled an enemy unit equipped with advanced technology, indicating the presence of high-ranking officers or special forces. Lektor killed the Russian soldier with a single bullet from his 338 Lapua Magnum-caliber rifle last December.

A Ukrainian sniper training in Kharkiv Oblast (file picture) (Image: Getty)

This week, Lektor spoke for the first time about what he described as an "extremely difficult" kill, claiming it set a record for the specific weapon and ammunition he used.

Lektor told the Kyiv Post there was no room for error, otherwise a Russian drone would shoot him.

In what will be a big propaganda blow for Vladimir Putin the ex-gamekeeper said: “Pulling the trigger is all about pure shooting skills and you don't think about anything else. Shots like that are rare, especially in real combat conditions, especially with this calibre.

“The hit probability was extremely low, but I took the shot and it worked. You have to know your bullet's trajectory inside and out.”

The record for the longest confirmed kill in history is believed to have been set two years ago by Ukrainian sniper Viacheslav Kovalskyi, shooting from a distance of over 3,800 meters.

Ukraine’s spymaster Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov said: “This will go down in the history of our fight for freedom. Our snipers are a model of professionalism and focus.”

Lektor serves alongside his son, with the pair enlisting on the same day and serving side by side since.

During a press conference today, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned that granting Ukraine lasting peace and security guarantees is in the interest of Britain too. He stated that Ukraine has demonstrated it is the "party of peace" by swiftly agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire plan, whereas Russia, the aggressor in the three-year conflict, has yet to commit to any agreement to halt the fighting.