The two vessels were monitored about 14.5 nautical miles off of Latvia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) maritime jurisdiction. According to NBS reports, a civilian tug-boat was towing an unidentified Serna-class air-cavity landing craft.
Air-cavity ships are designed for rapid deployment of troops onto coastal shores and quick maneuvering either for a quick retreat or for repeat retrieval and delivery of more personnel and armored technical equipment up to a 92-person crew and 45 tons of gear.
The high-performance ship can cover a 600-mile distance at speeds up to 30 knots. Its approximate load capacity allows for expedited transport of a battle tank and two armored personnel carriers on its landing deck.
LVA Armed Forces on 15 OCT in LVA EEZ 14,5 nm from territ. waters spotted RU civil tug Uran pulling Serna Class Air-Cavity Landing Craft.
— NBS (@Latvijas_armija) October 16, 2014
