Latvian National Armed Forces declares, what was discovered by a minesweeper of the Russian Navy at the borders of the republic in the Baltic Sea.
The ship is seen in the Latvian exclusive economic zone in 10 nautical miles from the territorial waters of the state in the Baltic Sea - the press service of the National Armed Forces of Latvia told reporters.
According to the Latvian military, the ship belongs to the class of mine minesweepers Alexandrit, which are in service with the Russian fleet.
Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly stated, that all aircraft flights and ship trips were and are being carried out in strict accordance with international rules, without violating the borders of other states.