Ministry of Defence written question – answered at on 20 March 2023.
Lord Hylton
Crossbench
To ask His Majesty's Government whether any of the ammunition currently being supplied to Ukraine contains depleted uranium.
Baroness Goldie
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip), The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence
Alongside our granting of a squadron of Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, we will be providing ammunition including armour piercing rounds which contain depleted uranium. Such rounds are highly effective in defeating modern tanks and armoured vehicles.
Yes4 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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