08-05-2009, 05:38 AM
<b>AP sources: Russian subs patrolling off East Coast</b> <!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense officials say two nuclear-powered Russian attack submarines have been patrolling in international waters off the East Coast for several days.
The officials tell The Associated Press that while they haven't seen such unusual activity since the Cold War, the military is not overly concerned. They say the Russians have a right to conduct naval exercises and are operating according to international law.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The officials tell The Associated Press that while they haven't seen such unusual activity since the Cold War, the military is not overly concerned. They say the Russians have a right to conduct naval exercises and are operating according to international law.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->