Estonia to close border crossings with Russia after attack on drone maker

Estonia will close its border crossings with Russia, after an attack on an Estonian defence company that Tallinn blames on Moscow. The foreign minister made the announcement on Sunday, after eight people were detained overnight in connection with an attempted arson attack on drone maker Threod Systems. Estonian authorities said the attacks had been ordered by Russia’s GRU military intelligence. There was no immediate comment from Moscow. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna wrote on X, “Russia must understand that hostile actions against Estonia come with consequences. Attempts to intimidate, destabilise, or undermine our security will not go unanswered.