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Indian Pharma Plant Destroyed in Russian Drone Attack, 1 Dead; Losses Exceed ₹481 Crore
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CNBC Awaaz•05-10-2026, 13:23
Indian Pharma Plant Destroyed in Russian Drone Attack, 1 Dead; Losses Exceed ₹481 Crore
- •Kusum Healthcare Private Limited's plant in Sumy, Ukraine, was destroyed in a Russian drone attack, killing one employee and injuring three others.
- •The company estimates damages from the attack could exceed $50 million, or over ₹481 crore.
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed condolences; the Ukrainian Embassy confirmed it was an Indian-owned pharmaceutical factory, not a military base.
- •This marks the second Russian drone attack on Kusum Healthcare's operations in Ukraine, following an earlier strike on its warehouse on April 14, 2025.
- •Kusum Healthcare condemned the attack, stating its Indian units are supporting the business, while External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed India's efforts to end the conflict.
Key Questions Answered
The manufacturing facility of Kusum Healthcare Private Limited located in Sumy, Ukraine, was destroyed in a Russian drone attack.
The attack resulted in one employee killed and three others injured, with company damage estimates exceeding $50 million (more than ₹400 crore).
Kusum Healthcare operates two manufacturing units in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, and one Special Economic Zone (SEZ) unit in Pithampur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
