Russia’s Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier Has Been Out of Action for 8 Years
After 8 years out of service, how is the Russian aircraft carrier doing now? The Russian Navy’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, has now been out of active service for eight consecutive years, highlighting both the technical challenges and strategic dilemmas facing Moscow’s naval modernization efforts. Since entering dry dock in 2017 for a comprehensive overhaul, the troubled warship has been plagued by a cascade of accidents, delays, and cost overruns, leaving Russia without a functioning carrier in an era of rising global maritime competition.