Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the country's northern fleet to hold exercises in the English Channel in the most public taunt to the UK in recent months as tensions continue to rise

A Russian Navy frigate with Zircon hypersonic missiles conducted drills in the English Channel and continues missions in the Atlantic. Equipped to repel air and sea drone attacks, this marks its first long-distance voyage since joining the Navy amid Russia's enhanced nuclear capabilities.

The Russian frigate equipped with hypersonic missiles, Admiral Golovko, was passing through the English Channel on Saturday, November 9, attracting NATO's attention. The vessel, supported by the tanker Vyazma,

Admiral Golovko, a Russian frigate equipped with hypersonic missiles, passed through the English Channel on Saturday, November 9, drawing NATO's attention. Supported by the tanker Vyazma, the vessel was identified by the British frigate HMS Iron Duke.

The Zircon missiles, capable of reaching speeds multiple times the speed of sound and with a range of 900 km, are central to Russia’s strategy to counter US missile defences. View on euronews

The Russian frigate with hypersonic missiles, Admiral Golovko, passed through the English Channel on Saturday, November 9th, attracting NATO's attention. The vessel, supported by the tanker Vyazma, was identified by the British frigate HMS Iron Duke,

The Russian frigate Admiral Golovko, armed with advanced Zircon hypersonic missiles, recently completed maneuvers in the English Channel and has now entered the Atlantic Ocean to continue its mission.

A Russian navy warship equipped with hypersonic cruise missiles has conducted drills in the English Channel, state media reported. The Northern Fleet frigate Admiral Golovko carried out mock attacks against enemy forces,