In windy conditions, Korostylov shot a world and European best of 581 points at the Olympic Shooting Range in Azerbaijan’s capital city.

"It was ever so difficult for me [because of the wind]," said Korostylov.

"I can’t yet understand that I made a world record in this weather.

"Perhaps the wind pushed me to concentrate to the right and basic issues."

Germany's Christian Reitz finished seven points behind in second place on 574 and Russia's Alexei Klimov was third on 573.

Pavlo Krepostniak capped a satisfying day for Ukraine by winning the junior 25m standard pistol final.

He beat Russian Daniil Shikhov by seven points after amassing a total of 572.

Shikhov was forced to settle for second on 565 points, while yesterday's 25m pistol gold medallist, Ernests Erbs from Latvia, finished third on 564.

There was also action in the men's 300m rifle prone discipline.

Switzerland's Jan Lochbihler won the gold medal with 598 points.

Germany's Frank Fleischmann claimed the silver medal with 595 points and Slovenian Rajmond Debevec finished in third position, collecting the same score as his German opponent.

Fleischmann scored 42 inner tens, while Debevec could only manage 31.

Austrian Franziska Peer was victorious in the women's 300m rifle three positions event.

She scored a total of 580 to finish four points clear of her nearest rival, Germany's Lisa Mueller.

Norway's Sina Oleane Busk won the bronze medal with 575 points.

Tomorrow's action is due to see medals decided in the men's 300m rifle three positions event.