U.S. Coast Guard Tracks Russian Intelligence Ship off Hawaii

Vishnya class intelligence ship Kareliya (535). Image of the US Coast Guard

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, a Russian intelligence vessel was observed sailing near Hawaii’s coast last week. The service made the announcement Wednesday night.

It was identified by Vishnya-class intelligence vessel Kareliya According to the Coast Guard’s Jan. 11 video, (535). USNI News has reviewed satellite images from Jan. 10, which show the Russian vessel within 40 kilometers (or approximately 25 miles) of the Hawaiian shore.

During a Thursday press conference, Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, stated that the Coast Guard is still monitoring the ship. Singh pointed out that although the Pentagon was not aware of the reason the Russians took the ship to Hawaii, they did know the reasons. “precarious timing.”

Kareliya She said that she enjoys sailing in open and international waterways.

“We haven’t seen any unsafe or unprofessional behavior and we expect that the Russians will operate within the region in accordance with international law,” She stated that she was directing further questions to Coast Guard.

Ships belonging to foreign militaries can sail through the U.S.’s economic exclusive zone, the Coast Guard said in its news release. This service is part of the Department of Homeland Security and works with the Department of Defense in tracking vessel movements and providing additional U.S. presence where necessary.

“The U.S. Coast Guard is currently monitoring the Russian vessel operating in the vicinity of Hawaii,” Chief Cmdr. External Affairs In the statement, Dave Milne stated. . “As part of our daily operations, we track all vessels in the Pacific area through surface and air assets and joint agency capabilities.”

Russian intelligence vessels have previously sailed near Hawaii, and the Coast Guard tracking has shown that Kareliya In May 2021 USNI News previously reported. At the time, the ship sailed in international waters and was not hazardous to navigation.

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