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Russian Spy Ship Nearly Collides With Destroyer In N. Arabian Sea

January 14 2020

USA

A Russian intelligence ship approached a U.S. Navy destroyer in an unsafe manner during operations in the North Arabian Sea, reports U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. On Jan. 9, the Ivan Khurs approached USS Farragut from the aft, forcing the destroyer to issue several warning blasts and request that the Russian ship change course, reported USNI News. After initially refusing the request, the Russian ship eventually changed course. The Farragut is operating as part of the...

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