Estonia’s Milrem Robotics confirmed Wednesday that a suspected sabotage incident at its Tallinn plant has not disrupted the company’s supply chain or delivery schedule for robotic military vehicles destined for Ukraine.
Investigation underway
Local authorities are probing the incident as a possible arson attack, with Prime Minister Kristen Michal indicating that Russian involvement is among the lines of inquiry. While suspects have been identified, investigators have not yet determined who is responsible.
Company response
Chief Executive Kuldar Väärsi told Reuters that the attack has not affected Milrem’s ability to meet current and future delivery commitments. “Nothing really disturbs our deliveries this year or next year,” he said.
Milrem is one of only two foreign suppliers providing unmanned ground vehicle fleets that are actively operating in Ukraine. The firm expects to have more than 200 robotic systems deployed in the country by the end of the year.
Broader context
The incident comes amid a series of suspected Russian hybrid operations targeting infrastructure, logistics networks, and defense‑related businesses across Europe in support of Ukraine. European governments continue to expand defence manufacturing and sustain military assistance to Kyiv.
Russia has repeatedly denied Western accusations of sabotage and other hybrid activities on the continent.
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