Ukraine on Saturday accused Russia of deliberately targeting Indian businesses, after a missile strike hit the warehouse of Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum Healthcare in Ukraine. The Ukrainian embassy in India alleged the attack was intentional, posting on X, “While claiming ‘special friendship’ with India, Moscow deliberately targets Indian businesses — destroying medicines meant for children and the elderly.”
The warehouse, operated by Kusum Healthcare, one of Ukraine’s largest pharmaceutical firms, reportedly stored essential medical supplies used for humanitarian purposes. The company, owned by Indian businessman Rajiv Gupta, plays a critical role in ensuring the availability of basic medicines across Ukraine.
According to an NDTV report, the strike was likely carried out by a drone, not a missile and made a direct hit on the facility. Kyiv has yet to confirm casualties or the extent of damage but condemned the strike as a violation of international humanitarian norms. Russia has not issued a response to the accusation.
The incident comes amid renewed tensions, with Russia earlier accusing Ukraine of launching five attacks on its energy infrastructure, violating a US-brokered moratorium. Both countries have traded blame in recent days for breaching the agreement to avoid targeting energy facilities.