The frigate “Admiral Golovko” of the Northern Fleet completed its passage through the English Channel, the fleet’s press service reported.
“The frigate Admiral Golovko of the Northern Fleet has completed its passage through the English Channel and currently continues to perform tasks in the designated areas of the Atlantic Ocean.” – says the message.
It is clarified that during the crossing of the strait zone, the crew of the Russian frigate carried out air and anti-submarine defense exercises of the ship detachment, as well as a series of training for carrying out rescue operations using aircraft carrier aircraft. – Ka-27 helicopters.
According to the fleet, the combat crews of the frigate’s main command post conducted training to avoid dangerous targets in difficult conditions of intense navigation in the strait area.
Also on board the frigate, anti-terrorist exercises were held, during which various preliminary actions were practiced, including combating unmanned ships of the mock enemy and unmanned aerial vehicles.
The long journey of the frigate “Admiral Golovko” began on November 2 with its departure from the main base of the Northern Fleet, Severomorsk.
