Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, a warehouse belonging to an Indian pharmaceutical company was allegedly struck by a Russian missile in Ukraine on Saturday in what the Ukrainian embassy in India described as a "deliberate attack."
Here's what we know so far about the incident:
What happened?
The Ukrainian embassy in India said on Saturday that a Russian missile had hit the warehouse of Kusum Healthcare , an Indian pharmaceutical company operating in Ukraine.
"Today, a Russian missile struck the warehouse of Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum in Ukraine," the Ukrainian embassy said in a post on X.
In the same post, the embassy added: "While claiming 'special friendship' with India, Moscow deliberately targets Indian businesses -- destroying medicines meant for children and the elderly."
So far, no additional details have been shared about the damage or casualties from the strike.
The Indian and Russian governments are yet to comment on the matter.
Martin Harris, the UK's ambassador to Ukraine, also claimed that Russian strikes destroyed a "major pharma's warehouse in Kyiv". However, his post did not mention whether the warehouse belongs to Kusum and also said the attack was carried out by Russian drones and not a missile.
What's the response of Indian and Russian government?
The governments of India and Russia have not yet issued any statements regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, Martin Harris, the British ambassador to Ukraine, also said that Russian strikes had destroyed a "major pharma’s warehouse in Kyiv." However, he did not specify whether the warehouse belonged to Kusum Healthcare. He also mentioned that the attack was carried out using Russian drones, not a missile.
"This morning Russian drones completely destroyed a major pharmaceuticals warehouse in Kyiv, incinerating stocks of medicines needed by the elderly and children. Russia's campaign of terror against Ukrainian civilians continues," Mr Martin said in a post on X.
Kusum Healthcare’s presence in Ukraine
According to its official website, headquartered in Delhi, Kusum Healthcare operates in 29 countries, including Ukraine, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Niger, Cameroon, Mali, and Tanzania.
The company is among several Indian firms with a business presence in Ukraine, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.
Conflict continues despite ceasefire talks
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, both countries have continued to exchange strikes. Although they agreed last month to stop targeting each other’s energy facilities, each side has accused the other of violating the agreement.
India has maintained that dialogue is the only path to peace and has not taken sides in the conflict, even while keeping good relations with both Kyiv and Moscow.
In a podcast interview with Lex Fridman last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would urge the presidents of both countries to seek a peaceful resolution, saying, "I can sit with (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin and say it's not the time for war. I can tell (Ukraine) President (Volodymyr) Zelenskyy in a friendly way that brother, regardless of how many people stand with you in the world, there will never be a resolution on the battlefield."
Despite the ongoing conflict, India has continued to buy large quantities of oil from Russia, which has been available at discounted rates due to Western sanctions and reduced demand from Europe. Russia has remained India’s top oil supplier, with India importing 1.48 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from Russia in February, down from 1.67 million bpd in January.
Here's what we know so far about the incident:
What happened?
The Ukrainian embassy in India said on Saturday that a Russian missile had hit the warehouse of Kusum Healthcare , an Indian pharmaceutical company operating in Ukraine.
"Today, a Russian missile struck the warehouse of Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum in Ukraine," the Ukrainian embassy said in a post on X.
Today, a Russian missile struck the warehouse of Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum in Ukraine.
— UKR Embassy in India (@UkrembInd) April 12, 2025
While claiming “special friendship” with India, Moscow deliberately targets Indian businesses — destroying medicines meant for children and the elderly.#russiaIsATerroristState https://t.co/AW2JMKulst
In the same post, the embassy added: "While claiming 'special friendship' with India, Moscow deliberately targets Indian businesses -- destroying medicines meant for children and the elderly."
So far, no additional details have been shared about the damage or casualties from the strike.
The Indian and Russian governments are yet to comment on the matter.
Martin Harris, the UK's ambassador to Ukraine, also claimed that Russian strikes destroyed a "major pharma's warehouse in Kyiv". However, his post did not mention whether the warehouse belongs to Kusum and also said the attack was carried out by Russian drones and not a missile.
What's the response of Indian and Russian government?
The governments of India and Russia have not yet issued any statements regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, Martin Harris, the British ambassador to Ukraine, also said that Russian strikes had destroyed a "major pharma’s warehouse in Kyiv." However, he did not specify whether the warehouse belonged to Kusum Healthcare. He also mentioned that the attack was carried out using Russian drones, not a missile.
"This morning Russian drones completely destroyed a major pharmaceuticals warehouse in Kyiv, incinerating stocks of medicines needed by the elderly and children. Russia's campaign of terror against Ukrainian civilians continues," Mr Martin said in a post on X.
This morning Russian drones completely destroyed a major pharmaceuticals warehouse in Kyiv, incinerating stocks of medicines needed by the elderly and children. Russia’s campaign of terror against Ukrainian civilians continues. pic.twitter.com/jlgUMPOzcz
— Martin Harris (@MartinHarrisOBE) April 12, 2025
Kusum Healthcare’s presence in Ukraine
According to its official website, headquartered in Delhi, Kusum Healthcare operates in 29 countries, including Ukraine, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Niger, Cameroon, Mali, and Tanzania.
The company is among several Indian firms with a business presence in Ukraine, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.
Conflict continues despite ceasefire talks
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, both countries have continued to exchange strikes. Although they agreed last month to stop targeting each other’s energy facilities, each side has accused the other of violating the agreement.
India has maintained that dialogue is the only path to peace and has not taken sides in the conflict, even while keeping good relations with both Kyiv and Moscow.
In a podcast interview with Lex Fridman last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would urge the presidents of both countries to seek a peaceful resolution, saying, "I can sit with (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin and say it's not the time for war. I can tell (Ukraine) President (Volodymyr) Zelenskyy in a friendly way that brother, regardless of how many people stand with you in the world, there will never be a resolution on the battlefield."
Despite the ongoing conflict, India has continued to buy large quantities of oil from Russia, which has been available at discounted rates due to Western sanctions and reduced demand from Europe. Russia has remained India’s top oil supplier, with India importing 1.48 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from Russia in February, down from 1.67 million bpd in January.
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