Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese Army is continuing its investigations and will later announce any information that does not affect the confidentiality of the investigation
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: It has not yet been determined whether the detainees belong to ISIS or another organization
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Around 10 people of different nationalities, including Lebanese nationals, were detained
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese army arrested a number of people in the Matn area of Mount Lebanon with possession it has not disclosed
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: We have strong indications that there are martyrs, injuries, and trapped people in the Salah al-Din area
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Citizens should avoid Salah al-Din Street because anyone who approaches it is at risk of being directly targeted
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Reality is that there is a very limited retreat of the vehicles, with the occupation forces providing cover undeer fire up to Salah al-Din Street
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Claims that the Israeli occupation has withdrawn from areas in the neighborhoods of al-Zaytoun, al-Tuffah, and al-Shujaiya are false
Hamas: The two delegations stressed that any negotiations must lead to the achievement of our people's goals and aspirations, foremost among which is ending the war and the complete withdrawal of enemy forces
Hamas: A delegation from the Hamas leadership, led by the head of the leadership council, Mohammad Darwish, met with an Islamic Jihad delegation, headed by its Secretary-General, Ziyad al-Nakhalah

HMS Portland tracks Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov in North Sea: UK

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 12 Jan 2023 09:32
3 Min Read

The Royal Navy says the British warship HMS Portland is tracking and reporting on the movements of the Russian ships through the North Sea.

  • x
  • Russian warship sailing ‘close to the UK’ in the North Sea
    HMS Portland tracking frigate Admiral Gorshkov and tanker Kama (Royal Navy)

The Royal Navy confirmed on Wednesday that the HMS Portland frigate is tracking Russian-guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov and tanker Kama sailing "close to the UK" through the North Sea.

According to the Royal Navy, HMS Portland, a Type 23 frigate, "joined the Norwegian Coast Guard vessel Bergen, as the Russian ships transited south through the Norwegian Sea."

"Portland with her specialist Merlin helicopter embarked - both equipped with cutting-edge sonars, sensors and torpedoes for specialist operations - is tracking and reporting on the movements of the Russian ships through the North Sea," the Navy indicated on its website.

HMS Portland’s Commander Ed Moss-Ward pointed out that "Escorting warships in UK territorial waters and the adjacent sea areas is routine activity for the Royal Navy."

"By maintaining a visible and persistent presence, the Royal Navy ensures compliance with maritime law and deters malign activity to protect our nation’s interests," Moss-Ward added.

He also said, "Escorting the Russian task group alongside forces from our Nato allies has demonstrated the UK’s commitment to the alliance and to maintaining maritime security."

On Tuesday, Russia's Northern Fleet’s press office reported that frigate Admiral Gorshkov armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles repelled a notional enemy air attack during drills in the Norwegian Sea.

Related News

Trump shifts tone on Ukraine amid frustration with Putin: FT

Russia rejects Israeli pressure regarding Iran nuclear file: Exclusive

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in mid-December that frigate Admiral Gorshkov, equipped with advanced hypersonic cruise missiles Zircon, would be put into operation in early January, adding that it was planned to continue equipping Russia's strategic forces with the latest types of weapons.

🇷🇺🚢🚀Footage of today's launch of the hypersonic cruise missile "Zircon" from the frigate "Admiral Gorshkov".

A missile fired from the Barents Sea successfully hit a target in the White Sea, located at a distance of almost 1000 km. pic.twitter.com/tjOldW6Pfv

— AZ 🛰🌏🌍🌎 (@AZgeopolitics) January 4, 2023

Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the frigate was placed on combat duty. In his ceremonial address partaking in the departure of the frigate, Putin highlighted that the Zircon [hypersonic] missile was a "unique weapon" and that "no other country has anything comparable."

"I am sure that such a powerful armament will allow us to steadfastly defend Russia from potential foreign threats. It will help to maintain the national interests of our country," the Russian President underlined.

On his part, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said frigate Admiral Gorshkov will carry out "a voyage in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea."

"A ship fitted with Zircons is capable of carrying out high-precision and powerful strikes on the enemy at sea and on land," Shoigu indicated, adding that "The unique feature of Zircon hypersonic missiles is their guaranteed ability to bypass any existing or prospective air defense systems."

According to the Russian Defense Minister, the missiles have a range of more than 1,000 kilometers (621 miles).

It is noteworthy that frigate Admiral Gorshkov has been part of Russia’s Northern Fleet since 2018.

  • Russia
  • zircon missile
  • UK
  • United Kingdom
  • North Sea

Most Read

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Major ambush in Gaza kills 6 Israeli troops, injures dozens

Major ambush in Gaza kills 5 Israeli troops, injures 14

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Israeli soldiers are seen in Beit Hanoun ahead of an operation by the al-Qassam Brigades, undated (Al-Qassam Brigades Military Media)

'Israel' on blast as media exposes report discrepancies in Gaza ambush

  • Palestine
  • 8 Jul 2025
Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

  • Politics
  • 9 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
The Freedom Flotilla ship Handala as it departs for Gaza, where it aims to break the maritime blockade at a port in Syracuse, Sicily in southern Italy on July 13, 2025. (AFP)
Palestine

Freedom Flotilla's Handala departs Sicily in bid to break Gaza siege

The container ship CMA CGM Laperouse, left, docks at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah, Sept. 29, 2021, in Savannah, Ga (AP)
Politics

US shipbuilding woes deepen as tariffs, outdated policies backfire

Gaza war raises ethical questions for ex-Obama, Biden officials
Politics

Mercenary firm tied to Gaza war crimes hires Obama-Biden PR operatives

'Israel' targets children in Gaza collecting water
Palestine

'Israel' strikes Gaza kids fetching water, blames it on 'malfunction'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS