Ukraine's Elite U.S.-Armed Snipers Inflict High Cost on Russia with Low-Tech Precision

Ukraine's elite snipers with U.S. weapons play a vital role on the battlefield against Russia. They can take out high-value targets at long range.

Snipers are a low-cost but high-impact asset. They require less expensive equipment than tanks or drones but can take out key enemy personnel.

Many Ukrainian snipers use American rifles, scopes and ammunition provided as U.S. military aid.

Snipers take years to train well, so they are an invaluable asset. Losing one is a bigger blow than losing a piece of hardware.

U.S. aid allocated to Ukraine so far should last a couple more months. Biden has expressed confidence that bipartisan congressional support for Ukraine will continue.