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Estonia to close border crossings with Russia after GRU-linked sabotage attacks
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Key Points:
- Eight Latvian citizens were detained after attempting to break into Threod Systems' facility near Tallinn to cause an explosion and fire; the attack was ordered by Russia's military intelligence (GRU).
- This marks the second attempted arson targeting Estonia's defense industry this year, following a similar attack on Milrem Robotics in August.
- Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas discussed with Interior Minister Igor Taro the possibility of closing the Estonian-Russian border to reduce security risks posed by Russian hybrid operations.
- Estonia plans to close all road border crossings with Russia starting December 1, affecting crossings in Narva, Luhamaa, and Koidula, with the government deciding soon on whether the closure will be temporary or indefinite.
- The border closure aims to mitigate security threats and sanction violations, while allowing Estonian residents and truck drivers currently in Russia a two-week window to return home.
