The Biden administration is preparing to supply the Ukrainian army with depleted uranium tank rounds, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The controversial move represents a dangerous escalation of the United States’ undeclared proxy war in Ukraine.
These rounds will be used to equip the American tanks that are being provided to Ukraine, signaling an escalation in the administration’s support for the country. The decision to supply depleted uranium tank rounds comes after extensive internal deliberations within the administration regarding the best way to equip the Abrams tanks.
According to the report, there are no significant obstacles impeding the delivery of these rounds to Ukrainian forces. Depleted uranium rounds are known for their effectiveness against Russian armor and tanks, with experts describing them as hitting “like a freight train” due to their high density and kinetic energy. The Pentagon has recommended the use of these rounds, citing their regular use by the U.S. Army and their capability to penetrate the frontal armor of Russian tanks from a distance.