U.S. Coast Guard Encounters Russian Ship Near Aleutian Islands in Exclusive Economic Zone

Aug 12, 2024, 12:13 AM

The U.S. Coast Guard encountered a Russian naval vessel near Alaska's Aleutian Islands. The Russian ship was in international waters but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone. This encounter occurred during a routine patrol by a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The presence of the Russian ship was tracked and reported by the U.S. Coast Guard.