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

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.

Ammunition manufactured in India has been diverted to Ukraine for over a year by European clients, despite protests from Russia. According to sources from both India and Europe, New Delhi has not taken action to stop these transfers,