Estonia says Russia ordered August arson attack on defence company
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 29, 2026Country: Estonia
Politics

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna accused Russia of sabotage following an arson attack in August on the defense company Milrem Robotics in Tallinn, attributing it to Russian special services. He stated that the perpetrators had been apprehended and no longer pose a threat, and that Estonia summoned the Russian ambassador. Tsahkna claimed this act is part of Russia's broader campaign to intimidate Europe and weaken support for Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the allegations as baseless and unfounded.
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