EXCLUSIVE: The targets include senior commanders and the move follows the success of SAS trained Ukrainian snipers who have killed dozens of Russian officers View 5 Images A new elite team of snipers will be trained to hit high value targets (stock image) (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The SAS have created an elite cadre of snipers trained to assassinate high value targets on the battlefield. ‌

The targets include senior commanders - such as generals, politicians and even celebrities visiting troops as part of a propaganda campaign. ‌

The move follows the enormous success of SAS trained Ukrainian snipers who have killed dozens of senior Russian officers since the start of the war almost four years ago. Many members of the SAS are trained snipers with each covert te

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