Northern Fleet frigate Admiral Golovko set out on a long-range mission from Severomorsk

© Defense Ministry of the Russian FederationThe frigate Admiral Golovko departs from Severomorsk
The frigate Admiral Golovko departs from Severomorsk
The Admiral Golovko, one of the newest Project 22350 ships and a carrier of Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic missiles, has left Severomorsk and set sail for the Atlantic on a long-range mission, the Defense Ministry’s press service said in a statement.
Before setting out, the frigate’s crew completed a comprehensive training program and underwent inspections by Northern Fleet specialists. The ship also carried out missions in the Barents Sea as part of the combat training program for surface ships and vessels of the Russian Navy.
“The crew is fully prepared to carry out its assigned tasks. The ship has completed its full training programand is ready to operate in distant maritime areas,” Commander of the frigate, Admiral Golovko Captain 1st Rank Andrei Slavin, said.
Over the coming months, the frigate’s crew will carry out a range of missions in various parts of the World Ocean, including showing the flag and maintaining a naval presence in operationally important areas of the open ocean.
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