Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is keeping an eye on a Russian military ship near Hawaii. The ship was seen about 15 miles from Oahu. The Coast Guard is monitoring the ship to ensure maritime safety and support U.S. defense.
Key Facts
- The Russian military ship was spotted 15 nautical miles south of Oahu, Hawaii.
- This event occurred on October 29.
- The ship is identified as Kareliya, a Vishnya-class Russian intelligence ship.
- A Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircraft and the cutter William Hart observed the ship.
- The Coast Guard is following international law in monitoring the vessel.
- Foreign military ships can operate outside a country’s 12-nautical-mile boundary.
- The Coast Guard routinely monitors such activity to protect U.S. interests in the Pacific.
