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Kristen Michal confirms Estonia's commitment to Ukraine despite suspected Russian sabotage at Milrem Robotics factory

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the nation will remain committed to supporting Ukraine despite a series of suspected sabotage operations by Russia. These incidents, including a recent arson attack on a Milrem Robotics warehouse in Tallinn, are part of a broader strategy of hybrid warfare aimed at intimidating allies and sowing discord within NATO. While the fire at the Milrem Robotics facility did not significantly disrupt production or delivery schedules, it highlighted the ongoing threat of Russian intelligence services. The Kremlin often recruits local criminal gangs to carry out these covert operations, allowing for plausible deniability. Kristen Michal emphasized that Estonia will not be intimidated by these acts, which range from vandalism of monuments to explosions on railway lines. The administration's goal is to protect national security and ensure that the weapons supply chain for Ukraine remains steady. Despite the variety of hybrid attacks, the Estonian government remains confident that the current sabotage has failed to inflict substantial damage on the country's defense infrastructure.

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