Estonia to close Russia crossings after officials allege sabotage plot
17 sourcesUpdated Nov 15, 20261 min read
Estonia says it will close all three of its border crossings with Russia from December 1, following an alleged November 14 sabotage attempt at Threod Systems, a drone maker near Tallinn whose products are supplied to Ukraine. Authorities say eight Latvia residents were arrested after attempting to break into the facility and start a fire or cause an explosion; security measures and a rapid police response prevented significant damage, and no one was injured. Estonia’s internal security chief accused Russia’s military intelligence service, the GRU, of directing the plot, which officials described as part of a broader Russian hybrid campaign; the publicly cited intelligence has not been disclosed. Prime Minister Kristen Michal said Estonia would not be intimidated, while Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the closures would reduce security risks and help prevent sanctions circumvention.
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The GRU plot against Threod Systems proves why Estonia must treat every crossing as a potential security risk.
Closing the border crossings seems like the right move if Russia is behind sabotage at Estonian firms.
