A Russian warship equipped with advanced hypersonic missiles docked at Algeria's Port of Oran Friday for a "business call", Reuters reports citing a statement from the Russian Navy. The frigate Admiral Gorshkov and a support vessel will stay for several days, participating in protocol events and replenishing supplies, the statement said.
Moscow and Algiers have maintained strong defense ties since the Soviet era, continuing their cooperation amidst Russia's ongoing military activities in Ukraine. The Admiral Gorshkov, armed with Zircon missiles, is on a long-distance voyage that has seen it cross the Atlantic, and make port calls in Cuba and Venezuela- traditional Russian allies.
The Russian defense ministry said “the ship, armed with high-precision missile weapons, is capable of delivering precise and powerful strikes” against sea and land targets. The voyage aims to “demonstrate the flag” and ensure naval presence in operationally significant areas, it added.
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