In brief
Estonian officials say Russia’s GRU coordinated the attempted attack on the drone maker near Tallinn. Security guards thwarted it, and production continued.
Estonian authorities detained eight Latvian citizens suspected of involvement in an attempted attack on drone manufacturer Threod Systems near Tallinn, LIGA.net reported. Security guards prevented the attack, and the company suffered no significant damage and continued production, according to the report.
Prosecutor General Astrid Asi said the attackers tried to enter the company’s building at 03:06 on November 14 to cause an explosion and fire. Prosecutors requested that five of the suspects be remanded in custody. LIGA.net’s report did not specify any court decision on those requests.
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, citing Estonia’s Internal Security Service, said Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, was behind the attack. Security service chief Margo Palloson also said counterintelligence had established Russian involvement and GRU coordination of the operation.
Threod Systems manufactures reconnaissance and strike drones. According to company information cited by LIGA.net, its products are used in Ukraine.
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