Russia makes show of naval strength in the English Channel in the way to Syria

By Nick Miller
Updated October 22 2016 - 10:13pm, first published 8:45am
The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov passes through the Straits of Dover. Photo: PA
The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov passes through the Straits of Dover. Photo: PA

London: Russia's show of naval strength in the English Channel may have backfired, with black smoke belching from the country's recently-refitted aircraft carrier hinting at engine troubles, a military analyst says.