Estonia PM Says Arson Attack on Defence Contractor May Be Linked to Russia
Prosecutors seek to detain suspects as investigators examine possible sabotage and Russian involvement in a fire at a Milrem Robotics building.
- Estonian authorities are investigating a fire at a Tallinn building used by Milrem Robotics, a defense manufacturer, as suspected arson. Prime Minister Kristen Michal confirmed the incident occurred overnight into Saturday and is being examined for potential Russian sabotage.
- The Prosecutor General's Office, the Internal Security Service , and the North Prefecture have identified suspects and filed motions for detention. Prosecutor General Astrid Asi noted the inquiry remains in early stages, weighing motives including possible sabotage.
- ISS Director General Margo Palloson confirmed Estonia's threat level remains unchanged despite the incident. "Russia poses a long-term existential threat to Estonia, which means we must take into account possible Russian provocations and nonmilitary threats," Palloson declared.
- Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics warned on Monday that Russia's hybrid war in Europe has already begun, targeting facilities tied to Ukraine's supply lines. European countries bordering Russia fear the conflict is spilling into NATO's northern borders.
- Amid the investigation, Prime Minister Michal vowed intimidation attempts would fail. "If the purpose of this act was to intimidate Estonia, to put our people at odds with each other, or to make us stop supporting Ukraine, then it will not succeed," he stated.
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A fire broke out at a Milrem combat drone technology company's factory in a suburb of Tallinn on Friday night, allegedly started by three people. Two of them were detained by Latvian police on Wednesday. Estonian authorities suspect Russia was involved.
Estonia is investigating a possible involvement of Russia in an alleged arson attack on a defence supplier, whose unmanned military systems are used in Ukraine, Prime Minister Kristen Michal said on Tuesday, Kyiv Post writes.
Estonian Prime Minister Probes Russian Involvement in Defence Contractor Arson
Estonia is probing possible Russian involvement in an arson attack on Milrem Robotics, a defense contractor. Prime Minister Kristen Michal cited potential sabotage linked to Russia, which Moscow denies. The event heightens concerns in Europe regarding Russia's intentions amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Estonia investigates possible Russian involvement in arson attack on defense contractor buildingEstonian Prime Minister Kristen Michel said that the suspects in the arson attack on the Milrem Robotics building have been identified. The investigation is examining a possible act of sabotage and Russian involvement.
Estonia Probes Suspected Russian Sabotage in Defense Plant Arson
Estonian authorities are investigating a fire at a Tallinn building used by defense manufacturer Milrem Robotics as suspected arson, and are examining whether Russian sabotage lay behind it. Bloomberg reported on August 18, citing Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Estonian prosecutors, who indicated that the blaze at the autonomous combat vehicle producer may have been deliberately set. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps o…
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