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Reuters: Indian Artillery Shells Diverted to Ukraine Despite Russian Protests

Sep 19, 2024, 07:08 AM

Artillery shells sold by Indian arms manufacturers are being diverted by European customers to Ukraine, despite protests from Moscow. According to eleven Indian and European government and defense industry officials, New Delhi has not intervened to stop this trade. European countries such as the Czech Republic, Spain, and Italy are purchasing the ammunition and sending it to Ukraine. The Kremlin has raised this issue at least twice with Indian officials, but India views it as a commercial opportunity to expand its arms export sector. The report was published by Reuters.