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Estonia blames Russia for Milrem arsonNo one was endangered by the Aug. 15 fire in Tallinn; three suspects were later brought to Estonia.
Key FactsSep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Estonia stated on Sept. 29 that Russian intelligence services were responsible for the Aug. 15 arson attack.
- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the incident constituted sabotage ordered by Russia’s special services.
- Latvian authorities detained three suspects days afterward; Estonian authorities received them on Sept. 17 and 18.
- Estonia announced the Russian envoy would be summoned on Sept. 29, alongside further sanctions and travel restrictions.
Estonia and its Allies retain the full right to respond to this kind of hostile, irresponsible, and dangerous activity.— Margus Tsahkna, Estonian Foreign Minister, in a statement about Russia's alleged arson attack against Milrem Robotics in Tallinn.
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