Russian Spy Ship Now Just 30 Miles From “Primary East Coast Submarine Base”
by Tyler Durden
ZeroHedge.com
Feb 15, 2017
The Russian spy ship which we mentioned yesterday had unexpectedly appeared off the US East Coast, some 70 miles off the Delaware coast, has been gingerly moving north alone the Eastern Seaboard, and according to press reports, was spotted on Wednesday “loitering” just 30 miles from a major submarine base in Groton, Connecticut. US officials have been keeping a close watch on the Viktor Leonov during its first Atlantic mission since US President Donald Trump was elected as it traveled through international waters.
The Cold War-era SSV-175 Viktor Leonov warship is an intelligence-gathering vessel loaded with high-tech electronic spying equipment that can monitor and collect data on US Navy sonar. The ship is also armed with anti-aircraft missiles and guns in the event of an attack. American officials have downplayed the spy ship’s presence in international waters, although should it get closer, that may change.
With a crew of about 150 to 200 military personnel, the 310ft Viktor Leonov can transmit data back to superiors via a satellites uplink. For self-defence the ship, along with six other similar Vishnya class spy vessels, is said to be armed with two AK-630 rapid-fire guns and two missile launchers.
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