The Russian Navy will gainin the coming monthsthe new Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, which “recognizes no obstaclesPresident Vladimir Putin announced on Sunday, against the backdrop of the Russian attack in Ukraine. Russian Navyable to give a lightning strike to anyone who decides to undermine our sovereignty and freedomDuring the naval parade in St. Petersburg, Mr. Putin assured, stressing that his military equipment.subject to continuous improvement“. “Their supply to the Russian Armed Forces will begin in the coming months“, the President of the Russian Federation clarified.
With a maximum range of about 1,000 kilometers, the Zircon cruise missiles belong to a new family of weapons developed by Russia, which Putin describes as “invincible“. Their tests are being carried out since October 2020.
According to Vladimir Putin, the frigate “Admiral Gorchkov” will be the first Russian ship to be equipped with these missiles, while the location of the ship will be chosen according to “Russia’s security interests“. “Motherland is a sacred concept for all of us, and its protection is the duty and meaning of life for each of us.added the master of the Kremlin.
Naval parade in St. Petersburg
Vladimir Putin oversaw a naval parade in St. Petersburg on Sunday that brought together more than 40 ships and submarines and around 3,500 military personnel in the former imperial capital to mark Russia’s Navy Day, which is widely celebrated around the world. Celebrations in Sevastopol, in Russia’s annexed Crimea, however, were canceled after a drone attack on Sunday morning targeted crew members of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, injuring six. Local authorities claimed responsibility for the attackUkrainian nationalists“At a time when Russia is facing a Ukrainian counterattack in the Kherson region, which is not far from Crimea. The aftermath of the attack, which was denied by Ukraine.
Source: Le Figaro
