Russian strike hits depleted uranium depot near Kyiv
Former Ukrainian lawmaker Ihor Mosiychuk stated that a Russian strike hit a depot near Kyiv containing depleted uranium munitions. Russian sources confirmed the target.
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Use of depleted uranium munitions raises long-term environmental and health concerns for populations near affected areas.
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