Russian ships monitored off west coast of Ireland

The Irish Defence Forces said they have been monitoring Russian commercial ships off the western coast.

A defence forces statement said this had taken place both outside and inside Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

“These vessels have now left Ireland’s EEZ.

“The Irish Air Corps and the Irish Naval Service continue to monitor activity in Irish waters and to undertake Maritime Defence and Security Operations (MDSO) throughout Ireland’s maritime domain.”