The US Coast Guard intercepted a Russian intelligence ship just a few miles south of Oahu, it’s been revealed.

Last month, Russia’s Navy Auxiliary General Intelligence ship Kareliya, a Vishnya-class vessel, was caught in the waters near Hawaii.

On October 29, the US Coast Guard began monitoring the ship’s activities ‘in accordance with international law’, with helicopters and ships.

Captain Matthew Chong, chief of response for the Coast Guard Oceania district, said: ‘The U.S. Coast Guard routinely monitors maritime activity around the Hawaiian Islands and throughout the Pacific to ensure the safety and security of U.S. waters.

‘Working in concert with partners and allies, our crews monitor and respond to foreign military vessel activity near our territorial waters to protect our mariti

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