Estonia accuses Russia of attempted arson attack on defense firm

Estonia has accused Russia's military intelligence service of ordering an attempted arson attack on an Estonian drone maker, prompting Tallinn to threaten to close its border with Russia. Intruders were found at Threod Systems in Viimsi, outside the Estonian capital, shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday trying to break into the building with the aim of setting it on fire and causing an explosion, Prosecutor General Astrid Asi said Sunday. Writing on X , Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said: "This is part of Russia’s broader hybrid war against Europe, with the aim of decreasing support to Ukraine and pressure on Russia. We will not be intimidated.