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
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“Complete destruction of ‘invisibility.’
Previously, a sniper could lie under camouflage for hours, blending into the terrain and being virtually invisible to ground infantry
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“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.
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Drones with thermal imagers see through bushes, grass, smoke and light cover.
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“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).
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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).
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“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.
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The lifespan of a position is within 30-60 minutes, not hours, as before.
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“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.
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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.
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“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.
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Sometimes a sniper burrows into the ground or a trench to reduce the heat signature.
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“🔴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.
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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.
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“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.
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High-altitude reconnaissance UAVs transmit artillery data in real time.
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“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).
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FPV drones and kamikaze drones have appeared that specifically hunt for people with expensive equipment (snipers, ATGM operators).
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“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.
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After a shot, immediately leave or take cover, otherwise you can get an explosive charge right in the head or in a trench.
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“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.
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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.
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“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’.
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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’.
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“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.”
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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.”
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