US EditionArson attack on a Ukrainian restaurant in Estonia was ordered by Russian intelligence, a court says
- An Estonian court found that Russia's military intelligence directed the torching of a restaurant and a supermarket in Estonia last year.
- The attacks occurred following Russia's large-scale military campaign against Ukraine that began in February 2022 and were part of a broader series of sabotage efforts throughout Europe.
- Two Moldovan cousins named Ivan Chihaial executed the arson by breaking windows, pouring gasoline, and igniting the Slava Ukraina restaurant in Tallinn on January 31, 2024.
- One perpetrator received a 6.5-year prison sentence and the accomplice 2.5 years, while authorities from Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Italy assisted in their capture and trial in Estonia.
- Russia denies all accusations, but the court's ruling reinforces concerns about Moscow's efforts to destabilize Western support for Ukraine via diverse sabotage methods.
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Russian Intelligence Linked to Arson Attacks in Estonia
Russian Intelligence Linked to Arson Attacks in Estonia An Estonian court has declared that Russian intelligence was behind arson attacks on a restaurant and supermarket within its borders, executed by two Moldovan men involved in a larger scheme aiming to destabilize Western alliances. This revelation underscores Moscow's efforts to fault leadership and weaken Ukraine's backing.The Harju County Court ruled on the involvement of the Moldovan cou…
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Arson attack on a Ukrainian restaurant in Estonia was ordered by Russian intelligence, a court says
A court in Estonia says Russia's military intelligence service ordered an arson attack on a restaurant and supermarket there last year.
Arson attack on Ukrainian restaurant in Estonia ordered by Russian intelligence
An arson attack on a Ukrainian restaurant in Estonia's capital, Tallinn, was an influence operation ordered by Russian intelligence and carried out by two Moldovan citizens, a court heard on Wednesday.
A court in Estonia condemned two Moldovan citizens for a fire attack committed in January 2024 on a supermarket and a restaurant in Tallinn. According to the courts, the actions were ordered by Russian military information services (GRU), making part of a wider series of attacks attributed to Moscow in Europe, Euronews writes.
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