USS Helena Arrives in Guantanamo Bay Amid Russian Naval Presence

Jun 13, 2024, 06:07 PM

A U.S. Navy submarine, the USS Helena, has arrived in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a day after a fleet of Russian warships, including a modern submarine, docked in Havana. The USS Helena, a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, is part of a routine port visit as it transits the U.S. Southern Command geographic area. The arrival of the U.S. submarine follows the docking of Russian naval vessels ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean, raising tensions in the region. The U.S. Southern Command has stated that the USS Helena's presence is a show of force amidst the Russian naval activities. The Pentagon confirmed the submarine's arrival, and U.S. warships are monitoring closely.