
The fact is that no one has heard of Wali in several days, with his case being currently shrouded in the fog of war. Videos peppered YouTube and LiveLeak that reportedly chronicled his exploits, adding to the growing legend.

He was almost like a ghost a hyper accurate sniper that built a legend around his stealth and lethality. It sounds surprising that an experienced snipper would make such a mistake, but it has to be noted that the Russian army are using technology that is more sophisticated that the one used in the Middle East by the Taliban, Islamic State and Iraqi militias. Russian shooter Vitalina Batsarashkina won the women's 10-metre pistol event at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday to claim the gold medal that narrowly eluded her five years ago in Rio. A sharpshooter who could unleash his deadly round in an instant and melt away unscathed. William Douglas of the McClatchy news service updates Michel Martin on the latest from Sochi. His position was allegedly located by the Russian army, who bombed the area, causing the death of Wali. Russian fans are devastated after their men's hockey team crashed out of the Olympics without a medal. Allegedly communicated his position in the combat zoneĪlthough it has yet to be confirmed, there are reports claiming that the Canadian sniper mistakenly communicated his position to the Russians or the area where Ukrainian forces placed him. Gold medallist Vitalina Batsarashkinas shooting skill is not the only thing about the Russian sharp-shooter that is attracting attention at the Tokyo Games.

However, Ukraine denies reports about the alleged death of Wali, who has gone through various conflicts, from Afghanistan to Syria and Iraqi Kurdistan. Russia is claiming that Oliver Lavigne-Ortiz, otherwise known as ' Wali' and considered to be the world's best sniper, has lost his life shortly after joining Ukraine's defence against the neighbouring country's invasion.
