Overview

• A Russian missile struck the warehouse of Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum in Kyiv, destroying essential medicines for children and the elderly.
• The Ukrainian embassy accused Russia of deliberately targeting Indian businesses while maintaining claims of a 'special friendship' with India.
• British Ambassador Martin Harris corroborated the attack, sharing images of the destruction and condemning Russia's ongoing strikes on civilian infrastructure.
• The incident highlights the broader context of the Russia-Ukraine war, where civilian and commercial infrastructures are frequently targeted.
• This escalation coincides with renewed accusations from both Russia and Ukraine of breaches in a US-brokered ceasefire, further complicating diplomatic efforts.