They tried to set fire to a building of a military drone manufacturer near Tallinn. The Estonian authorities blamed the GRU for this.
The building in Vimsi community was attacked at about three o'clock in the morning on November 14, ERR writes, citing the prosecutor's office and the Estonian Internal Security Service (KAPO). According to the head of KAPO, Margot Falson, the attackers tried to break windows and pour in flammable liquid to set the building on fire and cause an explosion. They were prevented by the company's own security service, the prosecution noted. Falsson said Russia was behind the attack and was coordinated by the GRU military intelligence agency. "It was another attempt by Russia to carry out an act of sabotage in Estonia," he said. Eight residents of Latvia were arrested in this case; Their nationality was not disclosed. The prosecution asked to arrest five. According to preliminary data, the attack was carried out by order, and the suspects came to Estonia precisely for this purpose, says Estonian Prosecutor General Astrid Esi. Threod produces, in particular, long-range reconnaissance and attack drones. The company supplies, among other things, UAVs and launchers to Ukraine.