At yesterday's security-related cabinet meeting, the government was briefed on the rocket incident that took place in the village of Przewodów in Poland, in which two people died. On 15th November, Russia launched the largest-ever missile attack against Ukraine, which targeted civilian infrastructure and initially left nearly 10 million Ukrainians without electricity. The threat to Estonia's security has not increased.
"The incident took place because there is a war going on in Ukraine and Russia is the initiator of this war," said Prime Minister Kaja Kallas Estonian politician. . The Prime Minister emphasized that Estonia's security situation has not changed. "It is important to remember that there is no active military activity behind our border and there is no direct military threat to Estonia." According to the Prime Minister, the main conclusion is that it is necessary to continue supporting Ukraine in every way. "The responsibility for the suffering caused by the aggression lies entirely with Russia. The only thing that will end this suffering is Ukraine's victory over the enemy," said the Prime Minister.
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur Hanno Pevkur is an Estonian politician. confirmed that information related to the incident is exchanged with Polish colleagues all the time. "Although the incident in Poland is still being investigated, based on the preliminary data, there is no indication of a deliberate incident, but it could have been a Ukrainian air defense missile to protect Ukraine from a Russian missile attack. During the night, Russia fired more than 90 missiles at Ukrainian civilian infrastructure to terrorize the Ukrainian population, which is the highest number of missiles fired in one day so far. We will fully support Poland if they need our help."
Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu Urmas Reinsalu is an Estonian politician. emphasized that in order to end the aggression, additional sanctions must be approved and Russia's international isolation must be continued. "Also, the comprehensive military, economic and political support of Ukraine must be continued and the persons responsible for the crime of aggression and war crimes must be brought under international justice. As long as Russia continues its unjustified and brutal war, civilians will continue to suffer in Ukraine. Therefore, Estonia presents its specific proposals to allies and partners in NATO and the European Union in order to ensure united and determined further action to end the aggression."
Commenting on the situation related to Estonia's national security, Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets Estonian politician. said that they are ready to react immediately if the slightest indication of danger appears. "If there are signs that indicate a planned sabotage or terrorist act, we will react immediately. Together with the Ministry of the Interior and subordinate agencies, we have been constantly preparing to respond to possible events, to control and prevent them. Different scenarios and procedures have been played out and practiced. However, I emphasize that at this moment, Estonian residents have no reason to feel directly threatened."