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What are depleted uranium munitions and why is US sending them to Ukraine?
1 year, 3 months ago

What are depleted uranium munitions and why is US sending them to Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

Washington defends transfer of depleted uranium munitions amid criticism from Moscow and concerns over their effects. But there’s no carcinogenic or radioactive threat posed by depleted uranium rounds,” US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. The US announced on Wednesday that it plans to send armour-piercing, depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine, which is fighting off Russia’s continuing invasion. In …

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A look at the uranium-based ammunition the US is sending to Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

A look at the uranium-based ammunition the US is sending to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. has announced it’s 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. The U.S. military “has procured, stored, and used depleted uranium rounds for several decades, since these are a longstanding element of some conventional munitions,” Pentagon spokesman Marine …

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A look at the uranium-based ammo the US is sending to Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

A look at the uranium-based ammo the US is sending to Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When Britain announced in March it was sending Ukraine …

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US readies depleted-uranium shells for Ukraine, could help destroy Russian tanks
1 year, 3 months ago

US readies depleted-uranium shells for Ukraine, could help destroy Russian tanks

India Today  

The Biden administration will for the first time send controversial armour-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine, according to a document seen by Reuters and separately confirmed by two US officials. The rounds, which could help destroy Russian tanks, are part of a new military aid package for Ukraine set to be unveiled in the next week. Although Britain sent …

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A look at the uranium-based ammo the UK will send to Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

A look at the uranium-based ammo the UK will send to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russia threatened to escalate attacks in Ukraine after the British government announced it would provide to Ukraine a type of munition that Moscow falsely claims has nuclear components. When fired, a depleted uranium munition becomes “essentially an exotic metal dart fired at an extraordinarily high speed,” RAND senior defense analyst Scott Boston said. In response to a query …

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What are depleted uranium munitions the UK is sending to Ukraine?
1 year, 9 months ago

What are depleted uranium munitions the UK is sending to Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

While depleted uranium ammunition is not considered nuclear weapons, their emission of low levels of radiation has led IAEA to warn of possible dangers of exposure. When fired, a depleted uranium munition becomes “essentially an exotic metal dart fired at an extraordinarily high speed”, RAND senior defence analyst Scott Boston said. It has also added depleted uranium to the munitions …

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Radioactive ammo? A look at the uranium-based munitions Britain is sending to Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Radioactive ammo? A look at the uranium-based munitions Britain is sending to Ukraine

LA Times  

Russia threatened to escalate attacks in Ukraine after Britain announced this week that it would provide a type of munition to Ukraine that Moscow falsely claims has nuclear components. When fired, a depleted uranium munition becomes “essentially an exotic metal dart fired at an extraordinarily high speed,” Rand senior defense analyst Scott Boston said. The U.S. military is still developing …

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