Suspected arson at Milrem site fails to halt Ukraine robot deliveries

Estonian defence contractor Milrem Robotics has confirmed that a suspected sabotage attack at one of its buildings in Tallinn has not affected its ability to deliver robotic military vehicles to Ukraine. The company's chief executive, Kuldar Väärsi, stated that deliveries this year and next year remain on schedule.

Estonian authorities are investigating the incident, believed to be arson, at the company's site. Prime Minister Kristen Michal has indicated that possible Russian involvement is among the lines of inquiry being pursued. While suspects have been identified, investigators have not yet established responsibility for the attack.

Väärsi noted that the incident has not impacted production, supply chains, or delivery schedules. This comes at a time when European governments are actively working to expand defence manufacturing capabilities and sustain military support for Ukraine.

Milrem Robotics is one of only two foreign suppliers with unmanned ground vehicle fleets currently in active service in Ukraine. The company expects to have more than 200 robotic systems deployed in the country by the end of this year.

The attack is the latest in a series of suspected Russian hybrid operations targeting infrastructure, logistics networks, and military-related businesses across Europe in connection with support for Ukraine. Russia has consistently denied Western allegations of sabotage and other hybrid activities on the continent.