Russia defence ministry says frigate tests strike capabilities in Atlantic
In a statement, the ministry said the frigate had run a test on hypersonic Zircon missiles, which have a range of 900 km (560 miles), using computer simulation.
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- Published Date: 09:51 | 25 January 2023
- Modified Date: 11:37 | 25 January 2023
The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday the frigate Admiral Gorshkov tested its strike capabilities in the Atlantic Ocean.
In a statement, the ministry said the frigate had run a test on hypersonic Zircon missiles, which have a range of 900 km (560 miles), using computer simulation.
The statement did not say the frigate had launched a missile.
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