US Army/Spc Christian Carrillo
- European snipers gathered on a US base in Germany in August for an international competition.
- The 2022 version of the European Best Sniper Team Competition was one of the largest ever.
- It took place as Russia's attack on Ukraine highlights the continued value of sniper operations.
Every year, the best snipers from around Europe show up in a US military base in Germany to determine who has the best sniper team on the continent.
Last year, the European Best Sniper Team Competition, hosted by the US Army, had one of its largest events ever against the backdrop of Russia's attack on Ukraine, which has shown that sniper operations are as important as ever.