Russian subs patrol off U.S. East Coast

Two nuclear-powered Russian attack submarines have been patrolling in international waters off the Eastern Seaboard of the United States in a rare mission tracked by Washington, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the U.S. military was “mindful” of Russian military activities, but he declined to comment on any specific submarine maneuvers.

“Navies, including the United States, operate around the world. Vessels operating safely in international waters ought not to concern anybody,” he said.

Another U.S. official familiar with the intelligence, speaking on condition of anonymity, said: “Alarm bells are not ringing.”

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