Russian Spy Ship Spotted Near Hawaii
- Coast Guard detected and monitored a Russian intelligence-gathering vessel, the Kareliya, off the coast of Hawaii on October 29th.
- * Monitoring: The Coast Guard conducted overflights and transits near the vessel to ensure maritime security and support homeland defense.this monitoring is routine and coordinated with other U.S....
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Russian Spy Ship Tracked Near Hawaii
The U.S. Coast Guard detected and monitored a Russian intelligence-gathering vessel, the Kareliya, off the coast of Hawaii on October 29th. the ship operated about 15 miles south of Oahu, outside of U.S. territorial waters.
Key Details:
* Monitoring: The Coast Guard conducted overflights and transits near the vessel to ensure maritime security and support homeland defense.this monitoring is routine and coordinated with other U.S. agencies.
* Vessel Type: The Kareliya is a Vishnya-class intelligence-gathering ship,part of Russia’s Pacific Fleet.
* Past Sightings: This isn’t the first time the Kareliya has been spotted near Hawaii; it was also observed in 2021 and 2022.
* Upgrades: The ship was recently refitted and upgraded in 2017.
* Russian Response: Russia’s Defense Ministry has not commented on the Coast Guard’s statement.