# Estonia to shut three Russian border crossings after alleged plot against drone firm

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/estonia-to-close-all-border-crossings-with-russia-after-attack-on-drone-maker/
- Published: 2026-11-15T19:08:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T19:15:22+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/15/estonia-to-close-all-border-crossings-with-russia-after-attack-on-drone-maker
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Estonia plans to close its three Russian border crossings from 1 December.
- Eight people were detained over an alleged plot against a drone maker.
- Authorities say the suspected attack was ordered by Russia’s GRU.

## Summary

Estonia says it will close all three border crossings with Russia from 1 December after authorities alleged Russian military intelligence ordered an attempted attack on a defence company. Prime Minister Kristen Michal said the closure is intended to reduce the risk of further attacks and show that threats against Estonia’s defence industry will have consequences.

Eight people were detained on Saturday over the suspected plot against Threod Systems, a maker of long-range attack and reconnaissance drones; no injuries or damage were reported. Authorities say the attackers aimed to cause an explosion and set fire to the building, and have sought continued custody for five detainees. Estonia has not said how long the crossings will be closed; the case follows an August arson attack on another defence firm that authorities also linked to Russian special services, a claim the Kremlin denied.

## Coverage

- [The Guardian: Estonia to shut three Russian border crossings after alleged plot against drone firm](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/15/estonia-to-close-all-border-crossings-with-russia-after-attack-on-drone-maker)
- [DW: Estonia closes border to Russia after suspected drone factory arson](https://www.dw.com/en/estonia-closes-border-to-russia-after-suspected-drone-factory-arson/a-79953115?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf)

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