Russia sent a warship equipped with hypersonic missiles: that will also pass through the Indian Ocean, Putin said - powerful weapons will protect from external threats

Russia on Wednesday sent a hypersonic cruise missile-equipped fighter ship 'Gorshkov' to the Atlantic Ocean. This is being seen as Putin's message to America and Western countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given this information in a video conference with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the commander of the fighter ship. Putin said, 'Zircon hypersonic weapons have been fitted in the ship. I hope that these powerful weapons will protect Russia from external threats.

'Gorshkov' will also pass through the Indian Ocean

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told that 'Gorshkov' will also pass through the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea after the Atlantic Ocean.

Features of Zircon Missile

Specializes in dangerous and accurate attacks on sea and land.

Hypersonic missiles can dodge any missile defense system.

This is 9 times faster than the speed of sound.

Can easily cover a distance of 1000 km.

According to America, these missiles in Russia have been designed in such a way that nuclear weapons can also be installed in them.

Race in many countries to make Zircon missiles

Apart from Russia, China and America are also in the race to make such hypersonic missiles. Apart from these, Australia, France, Germany, South Korea, North Korea, and Japan are also trying their hand to make them.

Russia is continuously advancing its weapons to penetrate America's missile system. Putin says that America can attack its nuclear missiles. Russia has to be alert.

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