The newest strategic nuclear submarine of the Russian Navy, the Knyaz Pozharskywas officially incorporated into the active service of the Northern fleet and has already reached its permanent base in the city of Gadzhiyevolocated in the province of Murmansk.
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The information was confirmed by the Northern Fleet Press Service on Saturday (2), noting that the submarine is now part of a group of Strategic Submarines based on Arctic.
According to Vice-almranto Anatoly Kovalenkocommander of the underwater forces of the northern fleet, the Knyaz Pozharsky will be employed in strategic nuclear disorder missions. The vessel commander, Second Captain Andrei Shleikherhe stated that all the transition tasks between the basis has been successfully completed, the crew is ready to operate, and the ship systems are in perfect condition.
The arrival of the submarine was marked by a ceremony at the base of Gadzhiyevo, with the presence of officials from the underwater forces of the North Fleet, representatives of the closed municipality of Aleksandrovsk and family members of the crew.
O submarino Knyaz Pozharsky belongs to the class Borei-a and represents the latest generation of Russian Balistic Missile Strategic Submarines (SSBNS). It is equipped with modern electronic systems and can launch the advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles RSM-56 Bulava.
The Naval Flag raising ceremony in the submarine was held in July 24em Severodvinskwith the presence of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. At the time, the Russian leader highlighted the offensive and technological abilities of the new submarine cruiser, reaffirming his strategic role in national defense.
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