Putin took part in the commissioning of the frigate “Admiral Gorshkov”

Russian President Vladimir Putin took part via videoconference in the ceremony of entry into combat service of the frigate “Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov” reported on the Kremlin website.

It is specified that in 2021 the frigate was finalized for the use of Zircon hypersonic missiles. Putin heard reports from Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and ship commander Igor Krokhmal. The President of Russia noted that entering combat service “is a common thing,” “but this time the ship is equipped with the latest Tsirkon hypersonic missile system, which has no analogues – this is a sea-based hypersonic system – as well as other weapons of the latest generations.”

“I am sure that such powerful weapons will reliably protect Russia from potential external threats and will help ensure the national interests of our country,” Putin said during the ceremony.

Shoigu in his report noted that the “Admiral Gorshkov” will go on a campaign across the Atlantic and Indian oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea.

“The main efforts during the campaign will be focused on countering the threats to Russia, maintaining regional peace and stability jointly with friendly countries. During the exercises and trainings, the actions of the crew on the use of hypersonic weapons and long-range cruise missiles in various conditions of the situation will be practiced,” the minister said.

Putin announced the entry of the frigate Admiral Gorshkov of the Fleet of the Soviet Union into combat service at an expanded meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense on December 21, 2022. The President noted that the frigate Admiral Gorshkov will enter service with the latest sea-based missile systems Zirkon. The President noted that there are no such analogues in the world. December 28 Press Service of the Northern Fleet informedthat the frigate completed preparations before going on a long voyage.

The Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov is the lead ship of project 22350. In December, the frigate of the Northern Fleet made an inter-fleet transition and arrived at the main base of the Northern Fleet, the city of Severomorsk, after scheduled maintenance at the Kronstadt Marine Plant.