Estonia accuses Russia of sabotage at defence company

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 22:32 · Archive

Estonia says Russia ordered an arson attack on defence manufacturer Milrem Robotics in August.

Estonia has accused Russia of ordering an arson attack on Milrem Robotics, a defence company supplying unmanned vehicles to Ukraine, describing it as an act of sabotage. The Estonian government called the attack absolutely unacceptable and summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires. EU and NATO leaders have expressed support for Estonia, and Russia has been accused of launching similar sabotage attacks across several European NATO countries supporting Ukraine.

How it is being reported

• Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense companyThe Estonian government accused Moscow of an "act of sabotage" that is part of it broader campaign across Europe. The Baltic state has received support from EU and NATO leaders.DW News · 29 Sept, 19:08
• Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying UkraineEuropean and Nato leaders express support for Estonia after August attack on manufacturer in Tallinn Europe live – latest updates European and Nato leaders have expressed full support for Estonia and Ukraine after the Baltic state said an August arson attack on a drone manufacturer supplying Kyiv was an act of sabotage commissioned by Moscow’s security services. Estonia’s foreign minister, Margus Tsahkna, said on social media on Tuesday that such attacks were “absolutely unacceptable” and that Russia’s chargé d’affaires in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, was being summoned to his ministry.…The Guardian · 29 Sept, 15:20
• Estonia says Russia ordered August arson attack on defence companyTallinn accuses Moscow of responsibility for the fire at Estonian company Milrem Robotics, a supplier of unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine.Al Jazeera · 29 Sept, 14:26
• Estonia blames Russia for arson at defence company supplying UkraineRussia has been accused of launching sabotage attacks across a number of European Nato countries which have been helping Ukraine.BBC World · 29 Sept, 14:15

In this story: Estonia · Russia · Milrem Robotics · Ukraine · Tallinn · Margus Tsahkna

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