#reconnaissance

#reconnaissance

For over a century, sharpshooters have shaped the evolution of special operations warfare. From the minimalist precision of Simo Häyhä to the extreme-range shots of modern SOF snipers, these marksmen forced militaries to rethink how small teams could dominate the battlefield. Advances in optics, ballistics, and training didn't just make rifles better, they transformed snipers into high-value assets for reconnaissance, target interdiction, and mission security.

We explored it by car. On the way, we were discussing whether we should try it with riders on bikes. Then we saw Astana in the middle of the traffic, and it was suddenly decided we're not going to do it. That was extremely dangerous.