5 of the longest-range sniper shots ever fired in history.

These precise sniper shots were all fired from distances exceeding 2000 meters, amidst intense combat on the battlefield.

In the modern battlefield, snipers with long-range, highly accurate weapons are a constant nightmare for any enemy soldier. Thanks to modern technology and honed skills, snipers can execute "unbelievable" sniper shots, eliminating targets from extremely long distances., according to ControversialTimes.

Craig Harrison, battlefieldAfghanistan

An L115A3 sniper rifle, the same type of rifle Harrison used to make that incredible shot. Photo: Military.com

In October 2009, Sergeant Craig Harrison of the British Army's sniper force in Afghanistan was recognized for the world record for the longest sniper shot when he killed two Taliban insurgents at a distance of 2,475 meters, more than 900 meters beyond the effective range of his rifle.The L115A3 that he used.

According to calculations on the support marksman's computer, at such a distance, the sniper bullet, traveling at supersonic speed, would take up to 6 seconds to reach the position of the Taliban gunner who was firing on the British troops at that time.

Rob Furlong, battlefieldAfghanistan

Second on the list is Rob Furlong of the Sniper Reconnaissance Unit, 3rd Battalion, Patricia's Corps, Canada.

On March 29, 2002, Furlong used his Tac-50R2 rifle to kill an al-Qaeda fighter from a distance of 2,430 meters in southern Afghanistan.

Furlong's shot was praised not only for its long range but also because it was executed under extremely unfavorable circumstances.From altitude and trajectory to the Earth's magnetic field, air humidity, muzzle velocity, and above all, hitting a moving target.

Arron Perry, Afghanistan battlefield

A McMillan Tac-50. Photo: Military factory

Arron Perry was Rob Furlong's teammate in the Patricia's Sniper Corps, Canada.

Also made in 2002, Arron Perry's shot with a McMillan Tac-50 rifle, recorded from a distance of 2,310m, took down another Taliban sniper.

According to eyewitness accounts, during the confrontation, the Taliban sniper was unable to pinpoint Perry's location, and by the time he was hit, it was too late.

Brian Kremer, Iraq battlefield

In March 2004 in Iraq, American sharpshooter Brian Kremer shot down an insurgent with his Barrett M82A1 from a distance of 2,300 meters.

Kremer's comrades said that during his two years fighting in Iraq, Kremer had two successful shots from a distance of over 2,100 meters.

Anonymous South African sniper

A Denel NTW-14.5 sniper rifle. Photo: Wikipedia

In August 2013, an unnamed soldier from a South African special sniper team, serving in a United Nations peacekeeping force, used a Denel NTW-14.5 to shoot down a Congolese rebel from a distance of 2,125 meters.

According to VNE