1 dead as Russian drones hit desi pharma plant in Ukraine
In Ukraine's Sumy region, six Russian drones attacked the Kusum Group's pharmaceutical plant, killing one engineer and injuring others. The main structure of the facility was largely destroyed during the targeted strike, which occurs amid a pattern of similar attacks. The company estimates damage from this incident could exceed $50 million, impacting operations significantly.
A Russian drone attack on an Indian pharmaceutical plant in Ukraine's Sumy killed one engineer and injured others, according to Kusum Group cofounder Sanjeev Gupta. The strike, described by Gupta as a "targeted attack," destroyed the main structure of the plant, which was operational at the time. Gupta stated that such attacks on pharmaceutical and food facilities have been ongoing in Ukraine for the past month.
The Sumy facility, covering around 50,000 square meters, has been producing medicines since 2009, specializing in cardiology and gastroenterology treatments. Gupta said the plant's recovery could take one to two years, with losses projected to exceed $50 million. Despite the setback, Kusum Healthcare Pvt Ltd, the company operating the facility, is planning to continue its business in Ukraine.
This is not the first major strike on Kusum's Ukrainian operations; its warehouse was destroyed by a Russian drone on April 14, 2025, resulting in losses exceeding UAH 1 billion.
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