Havana, March 1 (RHC) -– The crew of the Viktor Leonov intelligence ship, part of the Russian navy fleet, laid a floral wreath on Friday at the monument to Soviet Soldiers in Havana, where the vessel recently docked on a friendly visit.
The Viktor Leonov SSV-175, part of the Vishnya class of intelligence ships, entered Cuban waters this week and docked at a cruise ship terminal on Thursday.
A Russian embassy official described the visit as friendly, saying members of the crew joined Havana officials in laying a wreath at a monument to Soviet soldiers. The embassy spokesperson said that the ship leaves Saturday, after a three-day stay.