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Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour) on Monday, 3 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 July 2023. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 July 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ukraine: Depleted Uranium

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) tanks capable of using depleted uranium shells and (b) depleted uranium shells the UK has supplied to Ukraine in the last three years.

Answer

In the last three years, the UK has supplied 14 Challenger 2 tanks capable of using depleted uranium shells to Ukraine, along with thousands of rounds of Challenger 2 ammunition including depleted uranium armour-piercing rounds. The precise quantity of ammunition provided is sensitive and cannot be disclosed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
192006
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Tanks Ukraine Depleted uranium Military aid
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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