Russia's defence ministry says frigate tested 900 km missile strike capacity

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.

By Reuters | Updated: Jan 25, 2023, 12.25 PM IST

In this image taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, a new Zircon hypersonic cruise missile is launched by the frigate named "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov" of the Russian navy from the Barents Sea. (File photo)

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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