Russia Blames Ukrainian Air Defence For Fire At India-Owned Pharma Warehouse In Kyiv

Last Updated:April 17, 2025, 20:28 IST

Russia claims the fire at Kusum Pharma warehouse in Kyiv was caused by a Ukrainian air defence missile, not a Russian strike, contrary to Kyiv authorities and the British envoy's allegations.

An image shared by British ambassador to Ukraine Martin Harris shows a warehouse belonging to Kusum Pharmaceuticals damaged in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. (IMAGE: X/@MartinHarrisOBE)

Russia on Thursday said that the recent fire at the Kusum Pharma warehouse in Ukraine’s Kyiv was triggered by a Ukrainian air defence missile and not a direct Russian strike. Authorities in Kyiv had alleged that Russia struck the warehouse. The claim was also made by the British envoy to Ukraine. Kusum Pharma is an Indian pharmaceutical company.

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