Admiral Essen newest frigate of the Black Sea Fleet has entered the Mediterranean Sea, says press center of RF Defence Ministry.
The warship has entered the permanent formation of the Russian Navy acting in the long-range operational zone.
The frigate will carry out tasks jointly with the Admiral Grigorovich ship in the permanent formation of the Russian Navy.
The Admiral Essen is the second sea zone frigate of project 11356. The ship is armed with Kalibr NK cruise missiles, Shtil’ missile complex, A-190 100mm artillery system, air defence system, projectile bomb complex, and torpedoes.