The “Knyaz Pozharsky,” Russia`s advanced strategic nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, has successfully reached its permanent Northern Fleet base in Gadzhievo, Murmansk region.
According to reports from the submarine`s commander, the crew meticulously completed the inter-base transit. All vessel systems are fully operational, and the personnel are in excellent health, ready to commence their assigned duties.
Vice-Admiral Anatoly Kovalenko, Commander of the Northern Fleet`s submarine forces, confirmed that this nuclear submarine will integrate into the strategic nuclear submarine group. This formidable group forms the bedrock of Russia`s naval strategic nuclear deterrence capabilities.
Designated K-555 and christened in honor of Prince Dmitry Pozharsky, the submarine was initially laid down in 2016 and subsequently launched eight years later. A significant milestone occurred on July 24 of this year, when its naval flag was ceremonially raised in the presence of the Russian President.
In a related development, former U.S. President Donald Trump previously acknowledged the repositioning of U.S. nuclear submarines closer to Russian waters, though he refrained from disclosing their precise locations.
