Estonia to close all border crossings with Russia after suspected sabotage plot on drone maker
Estonian authorities detained eight people overnight on suspicion of an attempted arson attack on drone maker Threod Systems, allegedly ordered by Russia’s GRU.
Estonia has announced plans to close all border crossings with Russia from December 1, according to its foreign minister, Margus Tsahkna. This decision comes after a suspected sabotage attack on the Estonian defense company Threod Systems, which Tallinn attributes to Russia's GRU military intelligence service. Estonian authorities detained eight individuals in connection with an alleged arson attempt against the drone maker.
Despite Russia's denial of involvement in similar attacks, Tsahkna warned that hostile actions against Estonia would have consequences. The foreign minister emphasized that the closure aims to deter further attempts to intimidate, destabilize, or undermine Estonia's security. Estonia, a NATO and EU member state, shares three open border crossings with Russia at Narva, Luhamaa, and Koidula, which allow pedestrian and freight traffic.
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