On Saturday night, a building of the defense industry company Milrem Robotics burned on Betooni Street in Lasnamäe.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the country is investigating whether Russia may be behind the arson. Security Police spokesperson Mart Tuul mentioned that the suspects live in Latvia.
On Saturday, the emergency center reported suspicious activity near the Milrem Robotics building. The extent of the fire damage is still unknown. Preliminary data suggest it could have been arson.
The Security Police and the Northern Prefecture are investigating the incident. The prosecutor's office is seeking the arrest of the suspects. The investigation is in its early stages, and motives are being checked. It may be a sabotage attempt.
Security Police spokesperson Marta Tuul stated that defense industry companies should be particularly cautious. Sabotage incidents have increased in Europe.
Security Police Director General Margo Palloson said that Estonia's security level has not changed. Russia poses a long-term threat to Estonia. We must consider possible provocations by Russia.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal confirmed on social media that the suspects have been identified. It is being investigated whether it was sabotage and if Russia was behind the arson.
Michal said that Estonia will not be intimidated. Estonia will continue to support Ukraine. Our task is to protect Estonian people, businesses, and security.