A look at the uranium-based ammo the UK will send to Ukraine
By TARA COPP
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has issued a full-throated warning that the West risks further escalation in Ukraine after the British government announced it’s providing depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine. Moscow falsely claims the munitions have nuclear components. The White House denounces Russia’s claims as disinformation. While depleted uranium is a byproduct of the uranium enrichment process needed to create nuclear weapons, it cannot generate a nuclear reaction. However, the rounds’ radioactive properties do carry some risks. The U.N. nuclear watchdog has urged caution when handling the munitions and warns of possible dangers of exposure.
