Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier Faces Demise
Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, might be getting retired.
The ship is old and has been in repair since 2017, facing problems.
The chairman of Russia's state shipbuilding corporation thinks it's too costly to fix.
Some experts say it's outdated, but others think it's useful for Russia.
The ship saw action in Syria, supporting airstrikes.
The final decision is still pending, but selling or scrapping it is likely.
Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, may be sold or scrapped.
The ship is over 40 years old and has been out of service since 2017.
Efforts to modernize the carrier have faced repeated accidents and setbacks.
Some naval experts believe the ship is obsolete, while others see value in it.
The aircraft carrier saw action in Syria in 2017, supporting airstrikes.
- Who
- The chairman of Russia’s state shipbuilding corporation
- What
- Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, may be sold or scrapped.
- When
- The ship has been out of service since 2017, and a decision on its fate is pending.
- Where
- Murmansk area, Russia
- Why
- Because of its age and the high cost of repairs.
Those who believe it is obsolete
Those who see value in it
Ship's Value
Those who believe it is obsolete
Some Russian naval veterans and experts believe the warship is obsolete
Those who see value in it
Others say it provides a capability that Russia needs.
- Ship Name
- Admiral Kuznetsov
- Age
- Over 40 years old
- Out of Service Since
- 2017
- Location of Modernization
- Murmansk area
- Previous Action
- Syria military campaign
- Status
- Likely to be sold or scrapped