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Exclusive: US to send depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine (www.reuters.com)
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The use of depleted uranium munitions has been fiercely debated, with opponents like the International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons saying there are dangerous health risks from ingesting or inhaling depleted uranium dust, including cancers and birth defects.

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[–] zaphod@feddit.de 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Seems a little strange considering their refusal to provide M1 Abrams tanks from their stockpile as these have depleted uranium armor.

[–] ours@lemmy.film 16 points 1 year ago

Maybe there are way more secrets in making armor with depleted uranium (and certainly other things layered in) than just shaping a shell with it?

[–] Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They'll receive their first 14 M1A1 by Sept. 25. I don't think any foreign countries get the reactive armor except for the US.