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Russians hurt

Monday 27 July 1992 23:02 BST
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MOSCOW (AFP) - Estonian National Guardsmen yesterday attacked a Russian military barracks in Tallinn, wounding two people and provoking a protest from Moscow, Itar-Tass news agency reported.

A Russian officer and a civilian were hurt during the attack on an estate housing Russian military construction workers. 'The attack aimed to seize military material belonging to the Baltic fleet,' the Russian defence ministry said.

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