Russian destroyer Admiral Vinogradov
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The Admiral Vinogradov is an Udaloy-class
destroyer
of the Russian Navy. She is currently active with the Russian Pacific Fleet.
On November 17 2010, the ship left Vladivostok
to Gulf of Aden
to participate in the UN anti-piracy mission of the horn of Africa.
Udaloy class destroyer
The Udaloy I class are a series of anti-submarine destroyers built for the Soviet Navy, eight of which are currently in service with the Russian Navy. The Russian designation is Project 1155 Fregat...
destroyer
Destroyer
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powerful, short-range attackers. Destroyers, originally called torpedo-boat destroyers in 1892, evolved from...
of the Russian Navy. She is currently active with the Russian Pacific Fleet.
On November 17 2010, the ship left Vladivostok
Vladivostok
The city is located in the southern extremity of Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula, which is about 30 km long and approximately 12 km wide.The highest point is Mount Kholodilnik, the height of which is 257 m...
to Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aden
The Gulf of Aden is located in the Arabian Sea between Yemen, on the south coast of the Arabian Peninsula, and Somalia in the Horn of Africa. In the northwest, it connects with the Red Sea through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, which is about 20 miles wide....
to participate in the UN anti-piracy mission of the horn of Africa.