New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- The European Union has imposed sanctions on 45 entities for allegedly supporting Russia's military-industrial complex, including three companies based in India.

The move is part of the EU's 19th package of measures against Russia, aimed at tightening controls on the transfer of dual-use goods and advanced technologies that could strengthen Moscow's defence capabilities amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The three Indian firms named in the sanctions list are Aerotrust Aviation Private Limited, Ascend Aviation India Private Limited, and Shree Enterprises.

According to the EU, these companies were involved in facilitating the circumvention of export restrictions by enabling the transfer of drone components, microelectr...