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Indian Pharma Co Hit Again in Ukraine: 1 Killed in Russian Strike on Kusum Group Facility
- •Kusum Group, an Indian pharmaceutical company, had a facility in Sumy, Ukraine, struck by a Russian drone, killing one person and injuring several.
- •This is the second attack on Kusum Group facilities in 18 months; a Kyiv warehouse was destroyed last year.
- •Kusum Group has a significant manufacturing and logistics presence in Ukraine, investing over $9.6 million since 2022.
- •The company has provided extensive humanitarian aid and support to Ukraine, including medicines, assistance to medical institutions, and support for the armed forces.
- •Russia vowed to intensify strikes on "military and military-industrial facilities" in Kyiv and elsewhere, following Ukraine's pledge to increase attacks on oil facilities.
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A Russian drone strike hit a Kusum Group warehouse in Sumy, resulting in the death of one person and injuring several others. This marks the second time in 18 months that the Indian company's facilities have come under fire during the conflict.
Kusum Group operates a drug manufacturing plant in Sumy, a headquarters and quality-control laboratory in Kyiv, and a logistics and manufacturing complex near the capital. The company has invested over $9.6 million in development there since 2022 and has spent more than ₹250 crore on social and humanitarian assistance.
Russia's Defence Ministry vowed to ramp up strikes on military and related infrastructure, while a recent strike damaged the road surface on Kyiv's Northern Bridge. Amid these escalating attacks, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on a surprise visit to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and demonstrate European support.
