The Islamic State Has Set Up Their Own `Sniper Battalion`

The IS' Ninawa division published photos of fighters in its sniper battalion. pic.twitter.com/PDYQiDm5v2
— SITE Intel Group (@siteintelgroup) January 27, 2015

Daily Mail: Islamic State sniper: ISIS sets up sharp-shooter battalion inspired by infamous Iraqi killer who took out 40 Americans in Baghdad

* Islamic State reveals its own 'sniper battalion' on social media accounts
* Militants step up propaganda battle after American Sniper film released
* One unit is allegedly continuing the legacy of infamous 'Juba the Sniper' - and a similar sniper is featured as Chris Kyle's rival in hit film
* The Sunni insurgent reportedly killed 40 American soldiers in Baghdad
* ISIS snipers responsible for the deaths of both Kurdish and Iraqi fighters

Update: The Islamic State’s Dragunov sniper rifles, in photos -- Washington Post

WNU Editor: I have a bad feeling that they this "sniper battalion" have the men who can give the proper training .... Up to ten former French soldiers 'have defected to Islamic State (The Telegraph).