Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard recently monitored a Russian military ship near U.S. waters off the coast of Hawaii. On October 29, a plane and a Coast Guard ship observed the Russian vessel, ensuring it adhered to international law.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Coast Guard watched a Russian ship about 15 nautical miles south of Oahu, Hawaii.
- The monitoring occurred on October 29.
- The U.S. aircraft involved was a HC-130 Hercules.
- The Coast Guard ship that responded was the William Hart.
- The Russian ship was identified as the Kareliya, a Vishnya-class intelligence ship.
- The Coast Guard confirms that operations were conducted following international law.
- The Coast Guard regularly checks foreign military vessel activity near U.S. waters to ensure security.
