The US is set to approve depleted-uranium tank shells for Ukraine, the WSJ said. The shells are capable of blowing up Russian tank armor. AdvertisementThe US is sending depleted-uranium shells to Ukraine that are capable of penetrating Russian tank armor, the Wall Street Journal reported. When used in tank shells, the material is effective because its bulk can penetrate through enemy armor. AdvertisementAs Insider's Jake Epstein previous reported, uranium shells also heat up and may catch fire, potentially causing fuel or ammunition explosions.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 14, 2023 05:53 UTC