Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

04/07/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/07/2021 03:09

The frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov successfully launched a Kalibr cruise missile at a surface target

07.04.2021 (03:00)

The frigate of the Pacific Fleet Marshal Shaposhnikov in the waters of the Sea of Japan fired a Kalibr cruise missile at a surface target.

The cruise missile successfully hit a target at a distance of 100 kilometers - a special sea shield that mimic a surface ship.

The missile firing was carried out by warships and vessels, as well as aircraft and helicopters of the Pacific Fleet naval aviation, which closed the area of the water area and airspace that was dangerous for navigation.

The day before, the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov launched a Kalibr cruise missile at a coastal target located at a distance of more than 1000 kilometers.

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