Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov, constructed at Chernomorskiy Shipyard, also known as Nikolayev South Shipyard, in Nikolayev within the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist …

Jul 28, 2025 · The 1000-foot-long Admiral Kuznetsov was the last heavy aircraft carrier built in the Soviet Union and was designed to combine aviation capabilities with strike capabilities.

Nov 3, 2025 · Ever since the fall of the Soviet Union, the Admiral Kuznetsov has been Russia’s only aircraft carrier, acting as the flagship of the Russian Navy. Unfortunately, the carrier is …

Jul 13, 2025 · Despite being Russia’s sole aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov isn’t a prestigious post but rather it has become known as a “ship of shame.”

Jul 11, 2025 · Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. A report in the pro-Kremlin media suggests that the troubled effort …

Jul 12, 2025 · Russia is considering retiring and scrapping its sole aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, after years of troubled refits and accidents. Officials are discussing abandoning the …

Jul 18, 2025 · Commissioned in 1991, the Kuznetsov, a Soviet-era Project 11435 heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser, has been plagued by a series of mechanical failures, accidents, and …

Sep 23, 2025 · Key Points and Summary – Admiral Kuznetsov was the Soviet answer to U.S. carrier power: a heavy, missile-armed STOBAR carrier meant to project fixed-wing airpower at …

The Kuznetsov-class aircraft carrier[a], Soviet designation Project 1143.5, is a class of conventionally-powered aircraft carriers operated by the Russian Navy and the People's …

Dec 10, 2025 · The Calgary Flames and their management need to thank their lucky stars that they didn't lose Yan Kuznetsov on waivers.