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Washington announced it would provide Ukraine with depleted uranium rounds to support its counteroffensive against Russian forces. This videographic explains how depleted uranium ammunition works. VIDEOGRAPHIC
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00:00 Depleted uranium munitions are more effective at piercing tank armour.
00:10 This heavy, slightly radioactive metal is very dense, 70% more than lead.
00:16 The tip of the shell sharpens as it pierces the armour.
00:19 It catches fire and breaks up into flammable fragments which can cause other explosions.
00:26 But its use remains controversial.
00:28 The uranium dust released during impacts is very toxic, which can put in danger soldiers,
00:32 civilians and the environment.
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