Russian Spy Ship Returns to US Coast, Seen Off Georgia

A Russian spy ship that shadowed the east coast of the United States last month is back, with a report saying it was last seen 20 miles from a Navy submarine base in Georgia.

According to CBS News, the Viktor Leonov is steaming north for what could be another run up and down the coast. In February, the spy ship lingered off the coasts of Virginia and Connecticut during its trip up and down the eastern seaboard.

After passing Florida, the ship then headed to Cuba for an unannounced visit that, according to Reuters, lasted three to four days. The ship took on food before departing and going back north.

CBS notes that the ship may cruise up the east coast of the U.S., turn around and head south, and then go to Jamaica.

The Viktor Leonov stayed in international waters during its recon of the east coast last month but did come within 17 miles of the U.S. mainland.

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