US EditionRussia to Scrap Its Aging Flagship Carrier
RUSSIA, JUL 12 – After eight years of costly repairs, the Russian Navy faces a decision to scrap the Admiral Kuznetsov amid shifting military priorities and escalating costs exceeding $700 million.
- According to Izvestia, work on the Admiral Kuznetsov has been suspended in Murmansk, raising scrapping concerns, as Russian officials debate its future.
- Since July 2018, prolonged delays in repairs, including a sinking dry dock and fires, led to the suspension of work on Admiral Kuznetsov, as costs and accidents increased.
- Mishaps such as the 2018 floating dock PD-50 sinking and a 2019 fire killing two sailors caused over $1 billion in damage, highlighting ongoing repair issues.
- Avakyants argued, `retiring the Kuznetsov is the right move`, noting the high costs and outdated design of Russia's sole aircraft carrier.
- Scrapping plans would mark Russia's first loss of an operational carrier since the Soviet era, as senior naval officers expect confirmation in the coming weeks.
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For eight years Russia has tried unsuccessfully to repair Admiral Kusnetsov. The ship will probably never be sent into service again – the war in Ukraine is a priority.
The only combat operation of the »Admiral Kusnetsov« proved to be a failure. Even in the shipyard there were spectacular breakdowns on the aircraft carrier. Now it looks like he will never go to sea again.
The ‘ship of shame’ After years of trouble, Russia’s only aircraft carrier may be headed for the scrap heap
Russia’s only aircraft carrier may soon be headed for the scrapyard. After nearly eight years of stalled repairs, the Admiral Kuznetsov — once a symbol of Moscow’s naval ambition — is reportedly no closer to returning to service. According to a recent report, work on the vessel has been halted, and officials are weighing whether to decommission it altogether. The independent outlet Holod looked into how the Kuznetsov became more burden than pride
Admiral Kuznetsov: Russia’s Cursed Aircraft Carrier Has Reached the ‘End’
Key Points and Summary – Russia’s sole aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, appears destined for the scrapyard after a disastrous and decade-long repair effort. A series of humiliating accidents, including fires and a sinking dry dock, has rendered the costly overhaul a failure. Top Russian naval officials have now publicly dismissed the warship as an “expensive and ineffective” relic that is obsolete in the age of modern anti-ship missiles.…
Russia to scrap its aging flagship carrier
Russia’s only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, may soon be retired and dismantled after years of failed modernization efforts and a string of high-profile accidents, according to Russian media reports. Citing informed sources, Izvestia reported that work to repair and upgrade the heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser was suspended some time ago. A decision on whether to resume the project or permanently remove the vessel from service is expect…
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