Russian attack sub discovered just 200 miles from US East Coast is given safe harbor during Hurricane Sandy
UPDATED:10:16 EST, 6 November 2012 A Russian attack sub was given safe harbor in Florida during Hurricane Sandy after it was detected just 200 miles from the East Coast, it emerged today. The Sierra-2 class submarine was believed to be part of the country’s Northern Fleet, outfitted with SS-N-21 anti-submarine warfare missiles, SS-N-16 anti-submarine warfare missiles, and torpedoes. This is the first time a Russian Sierra-2 class sub has been detected near the U.S. coast, reported the Free Beacon, although U.S. defense officials are downplaying the potential threat. Harmle...