The deadly art of the sniper: As Ukrainian marksman claims record assassination from 2.6 miles, some of the most incredible long-range kills, from Taliban fighter taken out from 8,120ft to five ISIS fanatics blown up when suicide vest was hit

As Ukraine claims that one of its snipers smashed the record for longest kill shot in history - a staggering 2.36 miles - MailOnline looks at some of the most dramatic sharpshooter stories in modern warfare.

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