Estonia foils Russian ‘sabotage’ at drone factory

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Estonia foils Russian ‘sabotage’ at drone factory AI generated TALLINN - asserted

Estonia → foil → factory

Estonia on Nov 15 said it had stopped an attempted arson attack by Russia’s GRU military intelligence in a drone factory. asserted

it → say → factory

Prime Minister Kristen Michal wrote on X that the GRU had ordered a “sabotage attempt” at the Estonian defence company Threod Systems on the night of Nov 14. asserted

GRU → write → Nov

“Extensive damage was averted thanks to heightened security measures and a swift reaction by law enforcement. asserted

damage → avert → enforcement

The attackers have been detained,” he added. asserted

he → detain → ?

The foiled attack happened in Viimsi, north of the capital, Tallinn. asserted

attack → foil → capital

Security forces arrested eight individuals who live in Latvia, chief prosecutor Astrid Asi told journalists on Nov 15. asserted

Asi → arrest → Nov

Michal called the incident “part of Russia’s broader hybrid war against Europe, with the aim of decreasing support to Ukraine and pressure on Russia”. asserted

Michal → call → Russia

“We will not be intimidated,” he added. asserted

he → intimidate → ?

“Estonia is preparing for the possibility of closing its border with Russia to reduce the risks to our people and national security.” asserted

Estonia → prepare → people

Threod Systems manufactures reconnaissance and attack drones. asserted

Systems → manufacture → drones

In August, the defence subcontractor Milrem, based in Tallinn, was targeted in an attempted arson and Latvian nationals were arrested. asserted

nationals → base → arson

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