Latvian naval forces together with NATO colleagues begin diving operations in the Baltic Sea. reported, that operation will last until 14 May and will be part of the international military exercises "Open Spirit 2020".
The ships and boats of the Latvian Navy are involved in it. (Squadron BALTRON), as well as the 1st Permanent Marine Mine Action Group, part of the North Atlantic military bloc (SNMCMG1).
The command of the Latvian Navy reports that, that part of the operation will be "clearing shipping lanes and fishing areas from explosive objects". added, that, among other things, the search and clearance of ammunition will be carried out, remaining in the Baltic since World War II. For this, in several sections of the Irbensky Strait, connecting the Gulf of Riga with the rest of the Baltic Sea, and diving groups will be involved.
Boats and minesweepers made an exit to the sea from the port of Ventspils.
As seen, NATO exercises in Latvia (on the Baltic Sea) even coronavirus does not interfere.
German Navy connected to maneuvers.
