Estonia accuses Russia over defence-firm arson

Estonia accused Russian security services of ordering an arson attack on a Tallinn building used by Milrem Robotics, a maker of unmanned ground vehicles supplied to Ukraine. The fire occurred overnight on 14–15 August. Estonia summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires. The Kremlin rejected the accusation as unfounded.

• 14–15 AugustNight the fire occurred — In Tallinn
• 3 suspectsDetained over the alleged arson — Transferred to Estonia
• 1.5 hoursTime firefighters contained the blaze — No injuries reported

Q1

What does Milrem Robotics supply Ukraine?

Milrem Robotics makes THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles, which it has supplied to Ukraine’s armed forces during the war.

Q2

Why did Estonia link Russia?

Its Internal Security Service stated that the attack’s method matched other sabotage acts in Europe carried out on Russia’s behalf.

Q3

Who was detained over the fire?

Estonia identified the detainees as Latvians living in Russia who had taken part in previous attacks, according to its security chief.

Q4

Were there injuries or damage?

Firefighters brought the blaze under control within roughly an hour and a half; coverage reported no injuries or public damage assessment.