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Reuters: US to send depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
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In a significant development, the Biden administration is preparing to ship armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine, marking the first time such weaponry will be sent to the country. This information was revealed in a document seen by Reuters and independently confirmed by two U.S. officials.

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[–] Questy 12 points 1 year ago

It's not even really news worthy, it just has the word "uranium" so it generates clicks. Depleted uranium rounds were also supplied with the Challenger MBT from the UK. It's just part of the kit.