The Gorshkov held exercises in the Norwegian Sea earlier this month after President Vladimir Putin sent it to the Atlantic Ocean in a signal to the West that Russia would not back down over the war in Ukraine.

Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/196526/Russia-warship-to-join-drills-with-China-South-Africa-navies

The Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov armed with “unstoppable” nuclear capable “Tsirkon hypersonic missiles on board” can travel at the speed of Mach 9 will lead a naval task force past the UK’s coastline.

Source: https://londonlovesbusiness.com/putins-combat-ready-warship-armed-nuclear-capable-zircon-hypersonic-missiles-which-can-evade-radars-sets-sail-to-the-atlantic/

The Russian navy brought its Admiral Gorshkov frigate, one of its navy’s flagship vessels.

Source: https://time.com/6279367/south-africa-russia-weapons-us/

Using the Zircon missiles aboard the Admiral Gorshkov against targets inside Ukraine comes with logistical challenges.

Source: https://worldcrunch.com/focus/what-is-a-hypersonic-missile