Russian intelligence ship monitored off Irish coast

A Russian spy ship appears off the coast of Ireland. Authorities are alarmed. It is feared that the "Viktor Leonov" could scout out submarine cables. The crew will not respond to requests from the Irish Navy.

Russian spy ship monitored by Defence Forces leaves Irish waters after two-day surveillance

Tánaiste Simon Harris confirms vessel left Irish territory after being tracked for 36 hours by Defence Forces

Russian intelligence-gathering ship leaves Irish waters after being monitored by the Defence Forces

The Irish Defence Forces has been monitoring a Russian intelligence-gathering ship which was spotted operating off the Irish coast.

Russian intelligence ship monitored off Irish coast

A Russian intelligence-gathering ship is being monitored by the Defence Forces off the Irish coast.

Russian intelligence ship located in Irish-controlled waters not responding to communication

The Viktor Leonov, monitored by the LÉ Samuel Beckett, has not revealed its purpose in Irish seas

Russian Spy Ship in Irish-Controlled Waters Ignored Communication Attempts

Russian Navy intelligence-gathering vessel, the Viktor Leonov, has exited Irish-controlled waters after being monitored by the Irish Defense Forces for over 36 hours, according to The Irish Times. The Viktor Leonov, a 100-meter ship from the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet, was identified earlier this week as it transited through Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The vessel was tracked by the Irish Naval Service ship LÉ Samuel Beckett, and …