A Russian warship armed with 'unstoppable' Zircon hypersonic missiles is reportedly heading towards UK waters. The controversial sea trial of the Russian Navy's new Admiral Gorshkov multi-role frigate has been announced by Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu.
Shoigu said today (January 4): ""Today, frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov with Zircon hypersonic missiles on board is embarking on a long-range sea voyage across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea."
He said the trials, which will reportedly take the frigate past UK territorial waters, will be: “focused on countering Russia's threats, maintaining regional peace, and stability together with friendly countries."
