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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryre Arciaga/DVIDS Last week, a Russian intelligence collection ship parked just outside U.S. waters was actually there to record data on an upcoming U.S. missile test, according to a new report.
The Russian Navy’s
Kareliya, parked one nautical mile away from U.S. territorial waters, had a front row seat when two U.S. air defense missiles failed to intercept a simulated ballistic missile. The Russians had likely been tipped off to the test by notices of air and sea closures designed to protect civilians from military activity.
The Russian Navy’s
Kareliya, parked one nautical mile away from U.S. territorial waters, had a front row seat when two U.S. air defense missiles failed to intercept a simulated ballistic missile. The Russians had likely been tipped off to the test by notices of air and sea closures designed to protect civilians from military activity.
The
Kareliya was anchored 13 nautical miles off the west coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. U.S. territorial waters start at 12 nautical miles from shore, so it was clear the ship was trying to get as close to shore as possible.
The US Missile Defense Agency said that an Aegis ship fired two SM-6 interceptors, but failed to hit a medium range ballistic target – with a Russian intelligence-gathering vessel allegedly closely monitoring the botched test.
Pacific Fleet Is Tracking Russian Spy Ship Off Hawaii’s Western Coast - Honolulu Civil Beat
Pacific Fleet Is Tracking Russian Spy Ship Off Hawaii’s Western Coast
The ship was seen west of Kauai, which is the site of the Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands. Reading time: 2 minutes.
A Russian spy ship has been lingering for several days just outside U.S. territorial waters to the west of Kauai, which is home to a key missile testing facility.
The Navy confirmed the ship’s presence on Wednesday after it was first reported by the United States Naval Institute.