Estonia closes Russian border after sabotage attributed to GRU
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on BFMTV
Estonia is closing its border with Russia in response to an attempted arson attack on defence company Threod Systems, which it attributes to Russian military intelligence. Prime Minister Kristen Michal states on X that the damage was prevented and the assailants are in custody.
During the night of 14 November, an attempted sabotage targeting the drone factory of Estonian defence company Threod Systems was foiled. According to Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, who spoke on X, the operation had been ordered by the GRU, Russian military intelligence. Reinforced site protections and the rapid intervention of police prevented serious damage, and the alleged perpetrators are in custody.
The incident took place in Viimsi, north of Tallinn. Prosecutor General Astrid Asi announced at a press conference on Sunday that eight suspects residing in Latvia had been arrested. The head of government sees 'an episode of the hybrid war' waged by Moscow against Europe, which would aim to weaken support for Ukraine. He insists that Tallinn will not give in to pressure.
