Repair of the only Russian aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov” was shifted for one year, RIA Novosti reports, referring to a source close to the defense and industrial complex.
“Duty readiness will be provided by the end of this year. But taking into account weather conditions, the discussion will most likely happen in the warmtime of the next year,” the interlocutor said.
Similar to the source of TASS. “If we talk about the procedure, the first layout concreting is performed under a shell plate. Somewhere fit fittings, piles, support boxes are put,” the interlocutor added.
In June, the American edition of 19FortyFive wrote that “Admiral Kuznetsov” is in poor condition. The publication noted that the overhaul and modernization of the ship began in 2017, but after almost half of the decade, it was not completed with him. The publication assured that the Navy (Navy) of Russia will receive “Admiral Kuznetsov” not in 2022, as previously planned, and in 2023.