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Estonia Links Defense Firm Arson to Russian Sabotage
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In Short: Estonian authorities on Tuesday identified an arson attack last month on a defense company that provides military vehicles to Ukraine as a deliberate act of sabotage by Russian security services.
Estonian authorities on Tuesday identified an arson attack last month on a defense company that provides military vehicles to Ukraine as a deliberate act of sabotage by Russian security services. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna condemned the attack, stating that such actions are 'absolutely unacceptable.
The attack is part of a broader pattern of sabotage and malign activity in Europe since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February. The Associated Press has documented around 200 incidents, including warehouse fires, drone attacks, and cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.
In a recent incident, Germany accused Russia of attempting to attack Leipzig/Halle Airport in early August using a drone laden with explosives, signaling an escalation in such activities.
Estonia's charge d'affaires in Tallinn was summoned to the ministry to address the allegations of Russian involvement in the arson attack.
What this adds
The incident highlights the ongoing efforts by Russia to disrupt military support for Ukraine through sabotage and other malicious activities.
Background
The fertiliser industry in India is facing a new crisis due to soaring sulphur prices, which have doubled since the start of the year to $1,050-1,100 per tonne. This increase is linked to the escalating conflicts in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine war.
What's still developing
- That includes organizing plots to set fire to warehouses, launching drones and trying to kill enemies abroad as well as stealing defense technology and carrying out cyberattacks on critical European infrastructure.