# Estonia to CLOSE Russian border in two weeks after ‘sabotage’ attack

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/estonia-to-close-russian-border-in-two-weeks-after-sabotage-attack/
- Published: 2026-11-15T15:54:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T16:03:29+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16294399/Estonia-CLOSE-Russian-border.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Estonia plans to close its three open crossings with Russia on 1 December.
- Eight people were arrested over an alleged attack on a drone factory.
- Officials say the move is intended to reduce security risks.

## Summary

Estonia says it will close its three remaining open border crossings with Russia from 1 December, following an alleged sabotage attempt at a drone factory near Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal said the move is intended to reduce security risks and show that attacks on Estonia’s defence industry will have consequences.

Eight people, all residents of Latvia, were arrested over the alleged attempt to break into Threod Systems in Viimsi and start a fire or cause an explosion; five are reportedly in custody. Estonia’s security service has blamed Russia’s military intelligence service, while the allegations have not been independently established in the article. The Narva, Luhamaa and Koidula crossings currently admit pedestrians and freight from 7am to 7pm, and the planned closure gives Estonians in Russia two weeks to return. Estonia reported a separate attempted arson at defence subcontractor Milrem in August.

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