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Written question asked by Brian Leishman (Labour) on Thursday, 6 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 14 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ukraine: Depleted Uranium

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the UK last supplied Ukraine with tank shells containing depleted uranium.

Answer

We have sent thousands of rounds of Challenger 2 ammunition to Ukraine, including depleted uranium armour-piercing rounds. For operational security reasons, we will not comment on Ukrainian usage rates for the rounds provided.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36264
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Ammunition Depleted uranium Military aid Ukraine Tanks
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk