The depleted uranium, a by-product of uranium, is a robust shell to pierce conventional tank armour. It is made of radioactive material. According to the UN Scientific Committee’s UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report, the depleted uranium poses potential health risks due to its chemical toxicity.
US to Arm Ukraine with Depleted Uranium Shells
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