Latvia Claims That There Are Russian Subs In Their Waters

Russian submarines, similar to these based in the Crimean port of Sevastapol, have been seen near Latvia. Reuters/Yannis Behrakis

Moscow Times: Latvia Says Russian Naval Ship and Subs Lurking in Its Waters



Latvia's military said on its official Twitter page on Tuesday that a Russian naval ship was on the edge of the country's territorial waters.


The ship, identified as a Kashtan-class submarine support vessel, came as close as 28 nautical miles (52 kilometers) close to the country's naval borders, the military said on Twitter.


A day earlier Latvia's military reported detecting two Russian Kilo-class submarines at least 27 nautical miles away from Latvia's territorial waters.



Update #1: Russian Submarine Spotted Near Latvia; Baltic State To Increase Border Security -- IBTimes

Update #2: Latvia: Russian submarine spotted in economic zone -- Charter 97



WNU Editor: These subs were still in international waters.