Key facts
- Estonia is investigating a potential Russian link to an arson attack on a defence contractor's building.
- The targeted building is used by Milrem Robotics, a manufacturer of unmanned military weapons systems.
- Suspects have been identified, but responsibility has not yet been established.
- The attack has not disrupted Milrem Robotics' deliveries of military vehicles to Ukraine.
- Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that intimidation attempts will fail.
Estonia is investigating the possibility of Russian involvement in an arson attack that occurred at a building used by defence contractor Milrem Robotics. Prime Minister Kristen Michal indicated that potential Russian involvement is one of the lines of inquiry, with suspects having been identified.
Milrem Robotics, a maker of unmanned military weapons systems, is one of only two foreign suppliers with unmanned ground vehicle fleets in active service in Ukraine. The company's chief executive, Kuldar Väärsi, stated that the incident has not affected production, supply chain, or delivery schedules, and that more than 200 robotic systems are expected to be deployed in Ukraine by the end of the year.