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Russian Tanks Can Escape Depleted Uranium Rounds by Leaving Ukraine: NSC
MSN-Newsweek ^ | 3----21 | David Brennan

Posted on 03/24/2023 3:44:53 AM PDT by dennisw

The U.S. National Security Council spokesman has suggested the best way for Moscow's tankers to avoid the British depleted uranium munitions being sent to Ukraine would be to retreat back across the border.

London announced on Monday that it would send depleted uranium tank rounds—which are particularly effective in piercing enemy armor—along with the Challenger 2 main battle tanks being provided for Kyiv's use. The news touched off a furious reaction in Russia, where President Vladimir Putin falsely equated the munitions to nuclear weapons.

NSC spokesman John Kirby on Wednesday dismissed the Kremlin's concerns about the depleted uranium munitions during a briefing with journalists.

"And if that's really the concern—if the Russians are very concerned about their tanks staying fully operational—they can just take them across the border back into Russia and take them out of Ukraine; they don't belong there in the first place. That would be my recommendation if they're concerned about threats to their tanks."

Depleted uranium rounds are 70 percent denser than lead, producing significantly more kinetic energy. On contact with armor, parts of the rounds sheer off and self-sharpen, making their passage more deadly to tankers inside armored vehicles. Smaller than lead alternatives with the same mass, depleted uranium rounds have less aerodynamic drag and can hit targets at longer ranges. They are also inherently incendiary.

"It's going to be a bad day for Russian tankers when they meet the depleted uranium munitions, because there's simply nothing they can do to defend themselves against those," Mark Voyger—a former special adviser for Russian and Eurasian affairs to ex-commanding general of U.S. Army Europe Ben Hodges—told Newsweek.

"No Russian tank, as far as I know, can withstand such a hit," Voyger—now a non-resident senior fellow at Center for European Analysis and professor at American University of Kyiv—added.

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


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To: dennisw

Time for peace agreement, right now. Halt this madness.


61 posted on 03/24/2023 7:05:42 AM PDT by FlyingEagle
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To: dennisw

I should have read the thread before commenting. It seems I interrupted another early morning wargasm.


62 posted on 03/24/2023 7:11:54 AM PDT by BlackbirdSST (Trump or Bust!)
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To: Bull Man

What are these “depleted uranium bombs” you speak of? Do you mean the sabot projectile that does not explode at all? Someone could beat one on the pavement all day and it wouldn’t do anything.


63 posted on 03/24/2023 7:21:11 AM PDT by Farmerbob
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To: dennisw

Pro Nato? You have no idea what they’ve even done in the last few decades clearly.

How long did you serve?


64 posted on 03/24/2023 7:21:27 AM PDT by Bulwyf (Why? )
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To: Timber Rattler

It has always been about the bordering states of Russia, the former Soviet States.

Russia didn’t have an issue when Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Slovakia, and Slovenia joined NATO.

The issue has ALWAYS been when nations like Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, joined in 2004 and with our attempts in the Republic of Georgia (2008) and Ukraine (2014 and 2021).

One quick question. What is your view if China (PRC) were to build and base military personnel in Mexico?

What did we do in the Cuban Missile Crisis when the Soviets wanted to base missiles there?

Why did we invade Grenada (1983) when the Soviets were having a runway built there which could accommodate strategic bombers?

Can you say “hypocrite?”


65 posted on 03/24/2023 7:30:12 AM PDT by Red6
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To: Red6
The issue has ALWAYS been when nations like Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, joined in 2004 and with our attempts in the Republic of Georgia (2008) and Ukraine (2014 and 2021).

True, once former parts of the Soviet Union started joining, things changed.

66 posted on 03/24/2023 7:31:25 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Farmerbob; Bull Man
Bull Man What are these “depleted uranium bombs” you speak of? Do you mean the sabot projectile that does not explode at all? Someone could beat one on the pavement all day and it wouldn’t do anything.

https://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/opinions_layman/depleted-uranium/en/index.htm Depleted Uranium It is used in armour-piercing shells and bombs, to give them more penetrating power. Such munitions were used in both Gulf Wars and in Serbia and Kosovo. Their ... Stick to molesting the livestock farmerbob.

67 posted on 03/24/2023 7:32:52 AM PDT by BlackbirdSST (Trump or Bust!)
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To: dennisw

So these clowns think that Russia is just going to freely let those rounds be delivered? or tanks...or ammo...or artillery....or missles..or aircraft maintenance?

If anything, this opens up all roads/rail/air traffic to free fire zone for Russians. Any collection of logistics including medical supplies are going to be attacked.

Why is everyone itching to start WW3?


68 posted on 03/24/2023 7:33:23 AM PDT by Dick Vomer (2 Timothy 4:7 deo duce ferro comitantes <p><b><i></I></B><P> <img src="">)
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To: canuck_conservative

Yes, you are an expert on being stupid.


69 posted on 03/24/2023 7:37:32 AM PDT by dforest (All of America has derailed.)
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To: BlackbirdSST

Can you provide the alphanumeric designation for a depleted uranium BOMB or an image? I have only heard of it being used as a penetrator.


70 posted on 03/24/2023 7:52:33 AM PDT by Farmerbob
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To: JonPreston
Since you fell for Bush's Neocon war propaganda once, please tell us how you aren't doing it once again.

You must have a reading comprehension problem. Adult onset ADHD? I already said that you supported the Bushy war in Iraq 2003. So did 90% at FR. Take your meds.

"ADHD medications reduce a child’s hyperactivity and impulsivity and improve attention span, as well as the ability to focus, work, and learn."

71 posted on 03/24/2023 7:58:14 AM PDT by dennisw
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To: dennisw
I already said that you supported the Bushy war in Iraq 2003

But I didn't support that war. And I never voted for a Bush. Please try and understand that you Neocon Dimwit.

72 posted on 03/24/2023 8:13:31 AM PDT by JonPreston
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To: Farmerbob; BlackbirdSST

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/du.htm

This site lists only sabot/jacketed penetrators. There are 3 mines listed but they only use DU as a commercial hardening agent in curing the plastic housing. I didn’t see any BOMBS listed.

Is https://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/opinions_layman more accurate than www.globalsecurity.org?


73 posted on 03/24/2023 8:15:56 AM PDT by Farmerbob
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To: Farmerbob
What are these “depleted uranium bombs” you speak of?

You asked a question thinking you had the edge, I answered with a simple fact. Stop trying to weasel out of it.

74 posted on 03/24/2023 8:40:40 AM PDT by BlackbirdSST (Trump or Bust!)
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To: BlackbirdSST

I’m not trying to weasel out of it. The fact is there is no such thing as a “Depleted Uranium BOMB”. Your answer, as usual is inaccurate and worthless. Prove me wrong.


75 posted on 03/24/2023 8:56:30 AM PDT by Farmerbob
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To: 2banana

Exactly. Don’t forget hanging Vitoria Neuland.


76 posted on 03/24/2023 9:00:05 AM PDT by superfries
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To: Farmerbob
Prove me wrong.

I already did. You just don't like it.

77 posted on 03/24/2023 9:04:15 AM PDT by BlackbirdSST (Trump or Bust!)
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To: BlackbirdSST

You’re retarded...


78 posted on 03/24/2023 9:09:52 AM PDT by Farmerbob
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To: dennisw

“supported the Bushy war in Iraq 2003. So did 90% at FR.”
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That’s only because anyone who didn’t was banned and were forced to move on to other conservative forums.


79 posted on 03/24/2023 9:22:13 AM PDT by jimwatx
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To: jimwatx

Also I think we just didn’t want to agree with Democrats, back when we actually thought there was a difference between the two parties.


80 posted on 03/24/2023 9:23:03 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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