“The rapid response by Threod Systems’ own security personnel and systems, together with the decisive action taken by the Internal Security Service and the Police and Border Guard Board and Latvia’s close cooperation with our security agencies has already resulted in the suspects being apprehended and it shows just how difficult Russia’s operations in Estonia have become,” Tsahkna stressed.
“The lack of progress on the battlefield, the failure to achieve its objectives in its aggression against Ukraine, and Ukraine’s deep strikes against Russian infrastructure have clearly rattled Putin. As a result, he is increasingly resorting to sabotage and attempts to sow fear and uncertainty in order to undermine security across Europe and divert attention from supporting Ukraine. The attempted attack on a company that can contribute to strengthening Ukraine’s defence capabilities was no coincidence.”
“Our security authorities take every such attempt seriously, act swiftly and decisively and work closely with our international partners to eliminate the threat entirely. We will not be intimidated. In recent years, we have invested significantly in strengthening Estonia’s preparedness and internal security, and we will continue to do so.”
The foreign minister added that Estonia, together with its Allies, would continue to put pressure on Russia through isolation, visa restrictions and sanctions, while providing consistent support to Ukraine. “I also plan to discuss this issue with my European colleagues at Monday’s meeting of EU foreign ministers.”
The defence company Threod Systems, which manufactures unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and electro-optical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, did not suffer any significant damage in the arson attempt. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against the suspects in custody, under the direction of the Office of the Prosecutor General. The investigation is being conducted by the Estonian Internal Security Service.
