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Arsonists Damage Milrem Robotics Facility in Tallinn, Suspects Held

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC · How we work

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Arsonists damaged the Milrem Robotics facility in Tallinn on the night of 14-15 August 2026.
The attack is framed as part of a Russian campaign to intimidate and weaken Ukraine support.
Estonia’s foreign minister Margus Tsahkna called the attack unacceptable and summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires.
The EU called the arson reckless but said it will not deter aid to Ukraine and Estonia.
Latvian police detained three suspects linked to the arson.

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Arsonists damaged the Milrem Robotics facility in Tallinn on the night of 14-15 August 2026.
The attack is framed as part of a Russian campaign to intimidate and weaken Ukraine support.
Estonia’s foreign minister Margus Tsahkna called the attack unacceptable and summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires.
The EU called the arson reckless but said it will not deter aid to Ukraine and Estonia.
Latvian police detained three suspects linked to the arson.