Russian frigate with hypersonic missile

12/11/2024 16:22

        A Russian Navy frigate equipped with new generation hypersonic cruise missiles has conducted drills in the English Channel and is carrying out tasks in the Atlantic Ocean, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday.
        
        The crew of the frigate, equipped with Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic anti-ship missiles, conducted counter-terrorism drills, repelling air and sea drone attacks of a mock enemy, Russian state agencies reported.
        
        RIA state news agency citied a statement from the Northern Fleet's press service, "The Northern Fleet frigate Admiral Golovko has completed its passage through the English Channel and is currently continuing to carry out missions in the designated areas of the Atlantic Ocean."
        
        TASS state news agency reported, this is the first long-distance voyage of the multipurpose frigate since it was accepted into the Russian Navy in December 2023. The ship left its main base in Russia's north on Nov. 2.
        
        Just before going into service the then Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the warship will be equipped with Zircon missiles.