Estonia to close border crossings with Russia after attack on drone maker
Also reported by Guardian World, Newsweek, France24
Summary
Estonia plans to close its border crossings with Russia after an attempted arson attack on drone maker Threod Systems. Estonian officials blamed Russia’s military intelligence agency for ordering the attack, while eight people were detained in connection with it.Key Facts
- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced the planned border closure on Sunday.
- The attack targeted Threod Systems, an Estonian defence company that makes drones.
- Eight people were detained overnight in connection with the attempted arson.
- Estonian authorities said Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency ordered the attack.
- Tsahkna did not say how long the border closure would last.
- Estonia currently has three open crossings with Russia: Narva, Luhamaa and Koidula.
- Latvia’s interior minister said several Latvian citizens and non-citizens were arrested.
- Moscow had not immediately commented on the allegations.
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