Estonia to CLOSE Russian border in two weeks after 'sabotage' attack

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The Baltic country said Russia military intelligence service tried to arson attack a drone factory but was thwarted by Estonian officials.

Published: 15:50 GMT, 15 November 2026 | Updated: 16:07 GMT, 15 November 2026

Estonia will close all crossing points on its border with Russia from December 1 after Putin allegedly ordered a 'sabotage' attack.

The Nato member said Russia's military intelligence service tried to arson attack a drone factory but was thwarted by Estonian officials.

In response, Prime Minister Kristen Michal has called on his administration to make the 'necessary steps' to close the eastern border with Russia.

He described yesterday's attempted arson attack as 'part of Russia's broader hybrid war against Europe, with the aim of decreasing support to Ukraine and pressure on Russia'.

Security forces arrested eight people on Saturday morning at 3.06am after the group allegedly tried to break into the Estonian defence company Threod Systems, which manufactures reconnaissance and attack drones.

The Estonian Internal Security Service (KAPO) have said the GRU were behind the 'sabotage attempt' in Viimsi, north of the capital, Tallinn, with the suspects accused of attempting to set off an explosion and start a fire.

The eight arrested individuals live in Latvia, chief prosecutor Astrid Asi told journalists on Sunday. Five are reported to be remanded in custody.

The internal security service warned: 'We advise against even considering such job offers from Russia. The consequences are serious.

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