On Tuesday, Estonia accused Russia of being behind an arson attack on the defense company Milrem Robotics in Tallinn. The fire broke out on the night of August 14 to 15, and according to Estonian authorities, it was sabotage ordered by Russian intelligence services. kultura.pravda.sk ↗
Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the conclusion is based on information gathered by Estonia's Internal Security Service, KaPo. According to him, the authorities concluded that the attack was part of a broader Russian campaign aimed at intimidation. seznamzpravy.cz ↗
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna described the fire as sabotage and said Russia was behind it. In response, Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs will summon the Russian chargé d'affaires. This is a diplomatic representative who temporarily represents the ambassador. teraz.sk ↗
Moscow rejected the accusations. However, Estonian authorities continue to maintain that the fire at the Milrem Robotics facility was linked to the activities of Russian intelligence services. The company is engaged in the development and production of military technology. idnes.cz ↗
The case comes at a time of heightened tension between Estonia and Russia in connection with the war in Ukraine. Tallinn is now likely to continue its investigation and diplomatic steps against Moscow. Estonia also warns that similar incidents could be part of broader pressure on European states. forum24.cz ↗
Estonia accuses Russia of sabotage at Milrem Robotics facility
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Kristen Michal
Premiér Estónska
09.09.2026
„Bolo by cynické, keby si Rusko zároveň mohlo presmerovať vývoz cez baltské prístavy."
Estónsky premiér k tomu, že Rusko po zablokovaní Čierneho mora hľadá pre svoje obilie nové trasy.
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Estonsko obvinilo Rusko ze žhářského útoku na zbrojní firmu
seznamzpravy.cz
| 12:28 29.09.
Za srpnovým požárem bylo Rusko, oznámilo Estonsko. Útok na Evropu jako celek, reagoval švédský premiér
forum24.cz
| 12:21 29.09.
Tsahkna: Rusko stojí za požiarom v obrannom podniku v Tallinne
teraz.sk
| 11:18 29.09.
Estónsko obvinilo Rusko zo sabotáže. Požiar v závode na vojenskú techniku mal byť útokom na objednávku Moskvy
kultura.pravda.sk
| 11:15 29.09.
Estónsko obvinilo Rusko zo sabotáže. Terčom mal byť obranný podnik Milrem Robotics
aktuality.sk
| 11:15 29.09.
Estonsko obvinilo Rusko ze žhářského útoku na zbrojní firmu, Moskva to popřela
irozhlas.cz
| 12:24 29.09.
Estonsko obvinilo Rusko ze žhářského útoku na zbrojovku. Moskva vinu odmítá
idnes.cz
| 12:12 29.09.
Ukraine-Krieg - Estland: Russland hinter Brandanschlag auf Rüstungshersteller
Deutschlandfunk
| 12:33 29.09.
Rusko stojí za augustovým požiarom v obrannom podniku v Tallinne, tvrdí estónsky minister
hnonline.sk
| 11:36 29.09.
Estonia, 'l'incendio a azienda di metà agosto è stato sabotaggio russo'
ANSA
| 10:18 29.09.
Estónsky minister zahraničných vecí obvinil Rusko zo „sabotáže“ v súvislosti s požiarom v areáli obranného podniku.
STVR (Minúta po minúte)
| 11:28 29.09.
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