Depleted uranium munitions: what are they and what risks do they pose?
The US says it will start delivering the controversial weapons to Ukraine soon; Russia denounced the decision as ‘an indicator of inhumanity’
Source: theguardian.com
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A look at the uranium-based ammo the US is sending to Ukraine
The 120 mm rounds will be used to arm the Abrams tanks the U.S. plans to deliver to Ukraine this fall
Source: elpais.com
Russia-Ukraine war: What are depleted uranium shells and why are they controversial?
When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’
Source: independent.co.uk
A Look at the Uranium-Based Ammo the US Is Sending to Ukraine
The U.S. announced it was sending depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine, following Britain's lead in sending the controversial munitions to help Kyiv push through Russian lines in its grueling counteroffensive.
Source: military.com
US sends Ukraine controversial depleted uranium weapons that can pierce tank armour
While depleted uranium rounds retain some radioactive properties, they can’t generate a nuclear reaction
Source: independent.co.uk