A Reuters report claims that Indian-made artillery shells were diverted to Ukraine by some European countries.

Artillery shells sold by Indian arms manufacturers were redirected by European companies to Ukraine despite the protests of the aggressor country of

NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) – Artillery shells sold by Indian arms makers have been diverted by European customers to Ukraine and New Delhi has not intervened to stop the trade despite protests from Moscow, according to 11 Indian and European government and defense industry officials, as well as a Reuters analysis of commercially available customs data.

India has refuted claims of artillery shells being redirected to Ukraine by European customers. The Ministry of External Affairs asserts compliance with international export obligations and describes the media report as speculative and misleading.

Ministry of External Affairs refutes claims of artillery shell diversion, reaffirms compliance with international regulations amid concerns from Russia.

The transfer of ammunition to support Ukraine’s defence against the Russian offensive has reportedly been occurring for more than a year.

Shells sold by Indian arms makers have been diverted by European customers to Ukraine, and New Delhi has not intervened to stop the trade. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Indian government has rejected claims by an international news agency that defence exports from India to Europe were diverted to Ukraine. The Ministry of External Affairs described the report as speculative and misleading,

A report by Reuters said artillery shells by several Indian state-owned firms and sold to countries such as Italy and the Czech Republic had been diverted to Ukraine