The Biden administration will for the first time send controversial armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine, according to a document seen by Reuters and separately confirmed by two U.S. officials.

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.

  • Grimble [he/him,they/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    1 year ago

    So youre telling us there’s an even more deadly aspect than the radiation, and youre still defending this like your life depends on it, huh?

    I thought liberals had a rule against bending science to fit political agendas. Guess that’s another lie you tell yourselves

    • KinglyWeevil@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      1 year ago

      Depleted Uranium isn’t radioactive, really. U-238, stripped of all the U-235 (hence, depleted) is incredibly stable. While it is technically radioactive, it barely registers. So maybe learn what you’re talking about?