 U.S. to send first depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine. Armor-piercing ammunition containing depleted uranium is to be sent to Ukraine for the first time in a new package of military assistance from the United States. According to Reuters, it will be accompanied by Abrams tanks, which are expected to be delivered in the next few weeks. This information was confirmed to reporters by two U.S. officials. The news agency has also seen a relevant document. It is noted that the munitions, which could assist in the destruction of Russian tanks, are part of a new military aid package for Ukraine that will be announced next week. According to a source familiar with the matter, U.S. Abrams tanks that can fire the ammunition are due to be supplied to Ukraine in the coming weeks. One of the sources said the upcoming aid package could range in value from 240 million U.S. dollars to 375 million U.S. dollars, depending on what is included. The officials emphasized that the cost and content of the package have not yet been finalized. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Although the UK sent depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine earlier this year, this will be the first U.S. supply of such shells and is likely to cause controversy in the United States in the year before the presidential elections. In mid-June, the Wall Street Journal reported that the United States was considering sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine.