Repercussions of Depleted Uranium Projectiles in Combat Zones

Alexander Uvarov, director of the Atominfo Center (an independent non-profit organization for the development of nuclear science, technology and education), said that the use of depleted uranium projectiles would lead to serious long-term consequences.

In an interview with the Russian news agency TASS, the expert pointed out that the use of depleted uranium projectiles by Ukrainian troops, in addition to contaminating large areas with radiation, poses a great danger to human life and living beings.

He says: “In the past, the United Nations has conducted studies on the consequences of the use of these missiles by NATO forces in Yugoslavia. After that, international experts recommended cleaning up sites contaminated with depleted uranium. That is, the use of British depleted uranium by Rockets of Ukraine will lead to serious consequences that will last for a long time, and may require the elimination of its influence.” “

It is noteworthy that the Deputy Minister of Defense of Great Britain, Baroness Annabelle Goldie, said in response to a question from a member of the House of Lords of Great Britain Raymond Golliff that the United Kingdom will provide Ukraine, in addition to the Challenger 2 tanks, with depleted uranium missiles that have a high efficiency of destroying armored vehicles.

It should be noted that the volume of British military assistance to Ukraine in 2022 amounted to 2.3 billion pounds (2.8 billion dollars), and the UK government plans to provide the same amount in 2023, in addition to humanitarian aid and training of Ukrainian soldiers.

Source: TASS