Why Russia made a mistake by sending Kazan to Cuba?

Recently, a potent Russian naval flotilla docked pretty close to the United States.
The Yasen-M class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine Kazan along with Project 22350 frigate Admiral Gorshkov sailed to the Cuban capital Havana supported by heavy ocean-going tug Nikolai Chiker and the Project 23130 replenishment oiler Academic Pashin.
This was a major show of force but may have cost Russia.

After the Kazan showed up in Cuba, and the euphoria of “how close we are to the USA”, Russian experts began to realize that joy was turning to sadness. The Russian site Top War calls this a major mistake, saying, “Americans are already laughing at us.”

Top War mentions, “Some media praised this move near the United States, but it’s actually a bad move that will hurt our defense.”
“If it’s not impressive, Americans will laugh at us. This move wasn’t well thought out because it sent the submarine right into the American anti-submarine zone, losing its stealth advantage.”

In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why Russia made a mistake by sending Kazan to Cuba?

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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:16 KAZAN
04:54 PROFILING
06:54 ANALYSIS

"Giant Wyrm" Kevin MacLeod (Licensed under Creative Commons)

[GSXK]

A Frigate, a tug, and a sub. Sounds like the opening line of a joke.

[Chuck_Hooks]

Was looking forward to seeing Admiral Kuznetsovs' newest stealth black smoke screen.

[joeroche]

Potent? One of 4 ships was a bloody tug 😂

[russbarrow]

If not for the incompetence of our enemies, they would be dangerous.

[verdebusterAP]

Yet another mind boggling decision from Russia

[donaldcarey]

You know it is a Russian ship, they brought a tug.🤣

[BCAT]

anyone remember that Canada was able to pull up next to the Russian ships in the same harbour parking lot!! just saying

[fanfeck]

Did he mention all the missing acoustic tiles missing. That boat must be deafening all our sonar operators

[Duncaniowa]

Hardly “flotilla “.
Two of the 4 ships: An oiler and a tugboat. Both to make sure the Admiral Gorshov makes it back. I shiver in fear.

[stanleylaham]

The acoustic profile can be camouflaged and varied like a chameleon. I was under the impression, correct me if I’m wrong, that one can simulate the acoustic profile of an adversary to evade hostile action.

[marcoosvald]

Did anyone else here happen to notice all the acoustic absorbing tiles missing from all parts of the sub. That can't be good for them. There were many cavities on the hull which will make a lot of noise as she slips through the water.

[Concert_Obscura]

I could hear the laughter from Makalapa Dr all the way up here in Aiea!

[johnrogers]

But we also sent ships and subs presumably, so they can acusticly do the same and may have "GAMED" us. What we don't know is if Russia believed the subs signature was already compomised, therfore sending it was a move to have us counter with navy vessels thry needed signatures on.

[scottmurray]

They have to send a tug with their subs. And surface war ships how lame is that.

[PeterLorimer-jiut]

Hmm. I wonder if that brand new Canadian AOPV ship that sailed into Havana Harbour got any Intel on Kazan ... like maybe taking photos of her screw (propeller) from a little submersible sled?

[svenjohnson]

The US navy, and shared intelligence, have likely had the acoustic profiles on file since shortly after the sun was launched, of course, there is value in having a recent, verified profile on hand.

[barryfitzgerald]

Russia did not make a mistake, now they know what American survailiance capabilities are.

[ridgerunner]

An ocean Tug and an Well, one has to wonder what will break down next for the Bolsheviks????

[divinelyblessed]

OH, you think only The Submarine, Frigate, Oiler, and Tug were there for the show?
A lot submarines, Status 6 Torpedoes, and other weapons have silently surrounded the USA and Britain!

[michaelgoh]

This is no mistake. This is a warning to US.