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Estonia Accuses Russia of Ordering Arson Attack on Defence Supplier
Tallinn has attributed an August fire at Milrem Robotics, a company providing unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine, to Russian security services, prompting international support.
Tallinn has formally accused Russia of ordering an arson attack on an Estonian defence company in August, identifying the incident as an act of sabotage. Milrem Robotics, a manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles supplied to Ukraine, was the target of the fire, which Estonia attributes to Moscow's security services.
Following the accusation, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated on social media that such attacks were "absolutely unacceptable" and confirmed that Russia's chargé d'affaires in Tallinn would be summoned to his ministry. The accusation comes amidst broader concerns in Europe regarding alleged Russian sabotage operations in NATO member states that have supported Ukraine.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal underscored the nation's resolve, stating that Estonia "will not be intimidated" by such actions. He reiterated that the attack against Milrem Robotics was ordered by Russian special services, a claim the Kremlin has reportedly denied.
European and NATO leaders have expressed their full support for Estonia and Ukraine in the wake of the incident. The accusation highlights evolving security threats along NATO's eastern flank. The Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, referenced recent drone incidents in Lithuanian airspace, emphasising the need for strengthened integrated air and missile defence against the changing nature of these threats.
The incident at Milrem Robotics, located in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, has intensified focus on the risks faced by defence manufacturers supporting Ukraine and the potential for covert operations targeting critical infrastructure within allied nations.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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