Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine
Estonia has officially accused Russian security services of orchestrating an arson attack on a drone manufacturer that supplies equipment to Ukraine. The incident is being framed as part of a broader campaign of hybrid warfare intended to intimidate European nations supporting Kyiv.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the escalating tensions between Russia and NATO members, specifically regarding sabotage operations on European soil.
Margus Tsahkna at a meeting with the Finnish foreign minister, Elina Valtonen (not pictured), on Tuesday. Margus Tsahkna at a meeting with the Finnish foreign minister, Elina Valtonen (not pictured), on Tuesday. Estonia Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine European and Nato leaders express support for Estonia after August attack on manufacturer in Tallinn
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
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