The White House is preparing to reveal on Wednesday the initial shipment of depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine as part of a broader defensive aid program. A report from a major outlet notes that a well-placed US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the deliveries are planned within the new package.
Officials indicate that the United States will supply depleted uranium shells to Ukraine as a key element of the assistance effort.
Those cited in the report say the ammunition does not present a radioactive threat when handled and used under normal conditions, addressing long standing concerns about safety in field operations and storage.
The publication frames the decision as the culmination of months of debate over armor‑piercing rounds, which are expected to bolster Ukraine’s ability to counter heavily protected armored threats, including elite Russian tanks. The choice signals a shift in how the United States is equipping Kyiv to deter and counter armored assaults on the battlefield.
Earlier, Washington had not publicly committed to sending depleted uranium munitions. The new package, valued at more than a billion dollars, is anticipated to include these rounds and would mark a significant pivot in the scope of U.S. military aid to Kyiv, reflecting a strategic assessment of current battlefield needs and the potential impact on future operations.
Previously, Pentagon officials referenced a cap on total aid to Ukraine set at approximately 5.75 billion dollars. That figure underscored careful consideration of the overall assistance level while evaluating new capabilities to be deployed, and it indicates how policy limits and operational priorities are balanced in this ongoing support effort.