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The US Coast Guard detected a Russian military ship near Oahu, responding to ensure maritime security and compliance with international law.
(Reuters) -The United States Coast Guard detected a Russian military ship on October 29 approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Oahu, near U.S. territorial waters, it said on Thursday in a statement.
A Coast Guard aircraft and cutter "responded to the Russian Federation Navy Auxiliary General Intelligence ship Kareliya," the Coast Guard said.
"Acting in accordance with international law, Coast Guard personnel are monitoring the Russian vessel's activities near U.S. territorial waters to provide maritime security for U.S. vessels operating in the area and to support U.S. homeland defense efforts," the Coast Guard said.
The Coast Guard said under international law, foreign military vessels may "transit and operate outside other nations’ territorial seas, which extend up to 12 nautical miles from shore."
The Russian embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(Reporting by Christian Martinez; Editing by Tom Hogue)
Maritime security refers to the protection of vessels, ports, and coastal areas from threats such as piracy, terrorism, and illegal trafficking. It involves various measures to ensure safe navigation and the security of maritime operations.
U.S. territorial waters extend up to 12 nautical miles from the coastline. Within this zone, the United States exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction over the water and airspace above it.
A foreign military vessel is a ship operated by a nation's armed forces that is not registered under the flag of the country it is currently in. Such vessels may operate in international waters or foreign territorial waters under specific legal frameworks.
Homeland defense refers to the protection of a nation's territory, sovereignty, and population from external threats. It involves military and civilian efforts to safeguard against attacks and ensure national security.
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