The scandal involving the munitions erupted on September 2. At its center is a prepayment of around 70 million euros made to an Indian company for the purchase of munitions intended for Ukraine. The promised deliveries largely did not occur, and disputes related to the deal have gone to court. On the same day, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, a member of the Reform Party, announced his resignation. Ninety-four percent of supporters of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) see significant or rather significant damage to Estonia's international reputation, along with 80% of the Center Party, 78% of Isamaa, 49% of Parempoolsed, 48% of the Social Democratic Party (SDE), and 31% of the Reform Party. Respondents were also asked which party they believe bears the primary political responsibility for the munitions procurement incident. Sixty percent of those surveyed placed the blame on the Reform Party, 12% said "none of the parties," 3% named another party, and 25% were unsure. Ninety-seven percent of EKRE supporters, 84% of Center Party supporters, and 73% of Isamaa supporters demand the resignation of the government. Fifty-three percent of Social Democratic Party supporters, 57% of Parempoolsed, and 86% of the Reform Party oppose the resignation. Finally, respondents were asked whether the desire to quickly procure munitions for Ukraine justifies the increased risks in choosing suppliers and making prepayments. Seventy-seven percent answered "no" or "rather no," 14% said "rather yes" or "yes," and 9% were unsure. The Norstat survey was conducted online from September 9 to 10 among citizens of Estonia aged 18 and older, with 1002 respondents participating.
