US Coast Guard Spots Russian Naval Vessel Near Alaska

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley follows a Russian Federation naval ship south of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, on Aug. 5, 2024. U.S. Coast Guard

A U.S. Coast Guard cutter reported on Aug. 9 an encounter with a Russian military vessel while conducting routine patrols in the region earlier this week.

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC 39) detected the Russian Federation Vishnya-class naval vessel on Aug. 5. It was located about 30 nautical miles southeast of Amukta Pass, Alaska, during their patrol of the Aleutian Islands, according to a statement.