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

Headline from Military Times, from the development of Mar 21, 2023

Newest development Mar 23, 2023 · 3 reportsRadioactive ammo? A look at the uranium-based munitions Britain is sending to Ukraine

Such rounds were developed by the U.S. during the Cold War to destroy Soviet tanks, including the same T-72 tanks that Ukraine now faces.

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

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

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  1. CBS News

    Putin says Russia will "respond accordingly" if Ukraine gets depleted uranium shells from U.K., claiming they have "nuclear component" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Depleted uranium is around 60% as radioactive as natural uranium, and its heaviness lends itself for use in armor-piercing rounds.

  2. Legitgov

    UK to Send Depleted Uranium Ammunition to Ukraine (opens Legitgov)

    Published

  3. The Guardian

    Putin says Russia ‘will respond’ if UK supplies depleted uranium shells to Ukraine (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Russian leader reacted to comments by UK defence minister that Britain will supply armour-piercing rounds to Kyiv

  4. Legitgov

    Russia's Putin blasts UK move to send ammo with depleted uranium to Ukraine (opens Legitgov)

    Published

  5. PBS NewsHour

    What is the uranium-based ammunition the UK is sending to Ukraine? (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Russia has issued a full-throated warning that the West risks further escalation in Ukraine after the British government announced it's providing depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine.

  6. Los Angeles Times

    Radioactive ammo? A look at the uranium-based munitions Britain is sending to Ukraine (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Russia has issued a sharp warning that the West risks further escalation after the U.K. said it would supply Ukraine with uranium-based ammunition.

  7. Military Times

    A look at the uranium-based ammo the UK will send to Ukraine (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    Such rounds were developed by the U.S. during the Cold War to destroy Soviet tanks, including the same T-72 tanks that Ukraine now faces.

  8. Sofrep

    Russia Threatens Escalation If Depleted Uranium Munitions are Sent to Ukraine (opens Sofrep)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to "react accordingly" if the West sends depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine.

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