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No way was it hit by a bullet, that close to the face the shockwave would do some serious damage especially at sniper caliber. More likely a close shot and the shockwave knocked the fag out
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Still a badass story
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the shockwave would do some serious damage especially at sniper caliber.
Out of curiosity, how do you know this?
Also, weren't sniper rifles smallish calibre back then? 7.62mm-ish
Edit: Can confirm that the idea that a large calibre round near miss can hurt you is an urban legend. Or at least the various YouTube videos debunking it confirms it.
kboy
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There's a story in our family about my grandfather who was defending a Lithuanian parliament from Russians in 1991.
It was a night time and he was on the roof, protecting it from paratroopers. He lit up a cigarette and a few seconds later it was shot out of his mouth by a sniper. He wasn't harmed though.
I'm sceptical about it but the same with this video with a mine going through the sunroof - what are the chances? If it wasn't recorded, nobody would believe it. Tough luck Ivan fr.