Russia’s Sole Carrier Catches Fire Amid Replacement Talks
The aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov suffered considerable damage during a fire that occurred during the carrier’s refit program.
Krylov's Center head Pavel Filippov and admiral Igor Mukhametshin, deputy Russian navy commander for armament, discuss the “half-catamaran” carrier design. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
Krylov's Center head Pavel Filippov and admiral Igor Mukhametshin, deputy Russian navy commander for armament, discuss the “half-catamaran” carrier design. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

Damaged by fire on December 12, the Russian navy’s sole aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, will be repaired and put back into service, the head of Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation told media on December 17. The ship “did not suffer any critical damage…remains afloat and stable on water…she will live on,” Alexei Rakhmanov said.


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