Submitted by William Hooton on Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Published on Monday 27th March 2023
Current status: Closed
Closed: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Signatures: 637
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Do not send Depleted Uranium Shells to Ukraine.
Depleted Uranium shells constitute a major health hazard before and after their use. As well as being a source of harmful, ionizing radiation, it is highly toxic. Use of these in combat will lead to fragmentation and dissemination of this substance in urban areas. They should not be sent to Ukraine.
The Challengers 2's main armament uses the L30A1 120mm rifled gun. The standard ammunition for this is the L23A1 Armour Penetrating Fin Stabilised Discarding SABOT round with a tungsten-nickel-copper alloy.
It is entirely unnecessary and dangerous to send radioactive and toxic substances into combat, with long-term deleterious effects for people and the environment. The Government should reverse the decision to send Depleted Uranium shells to Ukraine.
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