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Russia says US warship in near-miss with Russian vessel in Mediterranean

MOSCOW- Russia's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday a US destroyer had approached dangerously close to a Russian warship in the Mediterranean Sea on June 17, and protested at what it said was a flagrant US violation of rules to avoid collisions at sea.

 

The alleged incident involved the USS Gravely and the Russian Navy frigate Yaroslav Mudry, the ministry said in a statement. The Gravely approached the Russian vessel at a distance of 60-70 metres from the port side and crossed in front of it, it said.

 

At the time of the incident, the Russian ship was in international waters in the eastern Mediterranean, cruising steadily and without making any dangerous manoeuvres, the Russian statement said. There was no immediate comment from Washington.

 


פרסום ראשון: 06.28.16, 21:06