Russia arms missiles with uranium in Ukraine strikes — triggering radiation spikes near bombs sites
Russian missiles armed with depleted uranium were used in an attack on northern Ukraine, leading to increased radiation levels near the bomb sites. The Security Service of Ukraine reported toxic radiation from an unexploded missile, posing potential threats to human health. Citizens are advised to exercise caution around debris from such munitions due to the hazardous nature of depleted uranium.
- ▪Depleted uranium warheads were used in a missile attack on northern Ukraine.
- ▪Radiation levels of 12 μSv/h were detected near the bomb sites, significantly above normal background levels.
- ▪The Security Service of Ukraine has urged citizens to be cautious of debris from missiles and drones.
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World News Russia arms missiles with uranium in Ukraine strikes — triggering radiation spikes near bombs sites By Anna Young Published May 22, 2026, 1:36 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Russian missiles packed with depleted uranium warheads were used in an attack on northern Ukraine last month, triggering radiation to spike near bomb sites, Ukraine’s security agency said. Toxic radiation levels were detected from an unexploded R-60 air-to-air missile mounted on a modified Geran-2 drone used by Russian forces to target Ukrainian helicopters and aircraft carrying out air defense missions in Chernihiv Oblast on April 7, according to Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU).
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