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Munition aus aufgebrauchtem Uran infographic
Graphic shows details of depleted uranium shells.
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Putin warnt UK bezüglich der Panzerabwehrraketen aus aufgebrauchtem Uran

March 22, 2023 - Der russische Präsident Wladimir Putin sagt, er wäre "zur Reaktion gezwungen", sollte Britannien die Ukraine mit Panzerabwehrraketen aus aufgebrauchtem Uran versorgen.

He accused the West of deploying weapons with a “nuclear component”.

The UK confirmed it would provide Kyiv with the armour-piercing rounds alongside Challenger 2 tanks – but insisted they have a low risk of radiation.

Depleted uranium “is a standard component and has nothing to do with nuclear weapons”, the MoD said.

“The British Army has used depleted uranium in its armour piercing shells for decades,” the statement added.

“Russia knows this, but is deliberately trying to disinform. Independent research by scientists from groups such as the Royal Society has assessed that any impact to personal health and the environment from the use of depleted uranium munitions is likely to be low.”

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PUBLISHED: 23/03/2023; STORY: Graphic News
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