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Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine

Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine

Also reported by BBC World

Summary

Estonia says an arson attack on a drone maker supporting Ukraine was ordered by Russian security services. NATO and European leaders have expressed strong support for Estonia and Ukraine and condemned the attack.

Key Facts

  • On August 15, a fire damaged a building in Tallinn used by Milrem Robotics, which makes unmanned vehicles for Ukraine.
  • Estonia arrested three suspects from Latvia in connection with the attack.
  • Estonia’s investigation concluded the attack was sabotage ordered by Russia’s special services.
  • Estonia summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires to protest the incident.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders criticized Russia's hostile actions.
  • Russia denied the accusations, calling them baseless.
  • About 200 suspected Russian sabotage incidents have occurred in Europe since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
  • Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have increased defense spending and support for Ukraine in response.
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