Terrorist hunter known as ‘silver sniper’ dies in battle against ISIS terrorist group

A veteran sniper who killed hundreds of ISIS jihadis has died fighting the terror group in Iraq.

Militia hero Abu Tahseen, who was known for his trademark grey beard, killed 341 ISIS fighters.

The 63-year-old singlehandedly wiped out four jihadi terrorists a day while fighting for the Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Units (PMU), according to Iraqi media.

He was recognised by his motorbike, snipe rifle and went by nicknames including Silver Sniper, the Sheikh of Snipers and Hawk-eye.

The veteran of five wars learned to shoot while in Russia and first fought in the Arab-Israeli war.

Often appearing in PMU videos with his 50cal rifle the fighter became symbolic of the struggle against ISIS.

In one clip released earlier this year, he talked viewers through his tactics.

He says he has to be relaxed while shooting, and claimed his gun is so strong it knocks jihadis “back one metre”.

Tahseen said: “When I get my rotation I just want to get back here. Last time they gave me a month off and after 12 days I came back.”

The Iraqi Army announced he died while fighting to liberate Hawijah.

Source: Express