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Estonian security authorities thwarted an attempted explosion and arson attack on drone manufacturer Threod Systems on Saturday, 14 November 2026, and detained suspects recruited from Russia. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna attributed the plot to Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, saying battlefield setbacks in Ukraine had pushed Moscow to escalate covert sabotage across Europe. The Kyiv Independent reported that the attempt came in the early hours of 14 November against Threod Systems, which makes reconnaissance and attack drones. The Internal Security Service (KAPO) and Tsahkna announced the foiled plot without giving further details on the suspects or the damage the target sustained. Following the attempt, Estonia will close all of its border crossing points with Russia to curb hostile activities and sanctions evasion, Ukrainska Pravda reported. Tsahkna said Moscow is increasingly turning to hybrid sabotage to divert European support from Ukraine.