Estonia accuses Russia of attempted sabotage at defence company

Estonia has reported that defence company Threod Systems was targeted in an attempted act of sabotage ordered by Russia.

Source: Estonian Internal Security Service on X (Twitter); Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna; European Pravda

Details: The security service reported that the suspects attempted to commit arson on orders from Russia.

Quote from the Internal Security Service: "At 03:06 on 14 November, an attempt was made to attack the premises of a defence industry company Threod Systems that manufactures drones, with the aim of causing an explosion and setting the building on fire. We have quickly detained the suspects. We advise against even considering such job offers from Russia."

Details: Tsahkna said the GRU, Russia's military intelligence agency, was behind the failed sabotage attempt targeting Estonian defence company Threod Systems.

Quote from Tsahkna: "This is yet another example of Russia using sabotage and coercion to destabilise our societies, sow fear and divert attention from supporting Ukraine. Faced with mounting setbacks and a lack of success on the battlefield, the Kremlin is increasingly resorting to sabotage. Ukraine's resilience and strategic momentum have clearly rattled Putin."

Details: Tsahkna added that Estonia will continue to intensify pressure on Russia through sanctions, isolation and travel restrictions until it ceases its aggression against Ukraine and accepts full accountability for its actions.

Background:

• Officers from Poland's Internal Security Agency detained two Ukrainian citizens suspected of espionage and carrying out acts of sabotage on the orders of Russian secret services.
• Lithuania also expelled three Ukrainian nationals accused of carrying out tasks for "hostile" foreign intelligence services for financial reward.

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