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Russia Arms Missile Warheads with Depleted Uranium, Ukraine's SBU Claims
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) alleges that Russia is using depleted uranium in missile warheads. The claim was reported by The Kyiv Independent on May 20, 2026. The accusation highlights a potential escalation in the conflict's weaponry.
According to The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine's SBU has stated that Russia is arming missile warheads with depleted uranium. The report was published on May 20, 2026, and it aligns with the SBU's previous claims about Russian military tactics. The Kyiv Independent provided the only source for this information, with no other outlets corroborating or refuting the claim. The use of depleted uranium in warfare is a contentious issue due to its long-term environmental and health impacts.
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IndependentKyiv IndependentMay 20, 09:35 PM
Ukraine war latest: Russia arming missile warheads with depleted uranium, SBU says - The Kyiv IndependentUkraine war latest: Russia arming missile warheads with depleted uranium, SBU says The Kyiv Independent
IndependentKyiv IndependentMay 20, 03:40 PM
Russia arming missile warheads with depleted uranium, Ukraine's SBU says - The Kyiv IndependentRussia arming missile warheads with depleted uranium, Ukraine's SBU says The Kyiv Independent