Estonian defense supplier Milrem Robotics confirmed that a suspected attack did not disrupt deliveries of robotic military vehicles, while authorities investigate possible Russian involvement.
A suspected sabotage attack on a building used by Estonian defense supplier Milrem Robotics in Tallinn did not disrupt deliveries of robotic military vehicles to Ukraine, the company's CEO Kuldar Väärsi confirmed to Reuters on Wednesday.
Estonian authorities are investigating whether Russia was behind a suspected arson at a site in Tallinn. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said possible Russian involvement is among the lines of inquiry, as reported by the Straits Times, citing Reuters. According to him, this possibility is a key focus of the investigation.
Suspects have been identified, but investigators have not yet established responsibility or who ordered the attack. The case is the latest in a series of suspected Russian hybrid operations targeting infrastructure, logistics networks, and military companies across Europe linked to support for Ukraine.
"Nothing is actually hindering our deliveries this year or next," Väärsi told Reuters. The incident did not affect production, the supply chain, or delivery schedules, he added.
Milrem, according to Väärsi, is one of only two foreign suppliers with fleets of unmanned ground vehicles in active service in Ukraine. The company expects more than 200 robotic systems to be deployed in the country by the end of the year.
The attack comes as European governments seek to expand defense production and maintain military support for Ukraine. The incident is seen as a possible part of a series of Russian hybrid operations in Europe, targeting infrastructure, logistics networks, and companies involved in military aid to Kyiv. Russia has repeatedly dismissed Western accusations of sabotage and other hybrid activities in Europe.
