Ukraine detects increased radiation on debris from Russian drone PHOTO

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) have detected elevated radiation levels on debris from a Russian Geran-2 drone used in an attack on the Chernihiv region in April.

In a statement on Telegram, it said Russian forces use such missiles during mass attacks to target Ukrainian aircraft and helicopters intercepting hostile drones, Caliber.Az reports.

The findings relate to fragments of an R-60 air-to-air missile discovered near the settlement of Kamka.

“During a radiation survey conducted in the immediate vicinity of the enemy drone wreckage with the missile attached, a gamma radiation level of 12 microsieverts per hour was recorded, significantly exceeding the natural background level and posing a threat to human health,” the SBU noted.

The service added that, together with emergency response units and Ukraine’s Defence Forces, the missile warhead had been neutralised and transported to a radioactive waste storage facility.

According to the SBU, examinations determined that the missile warhead contained depleted uranium elements identified as uranium-235 and uranium-238.

“Given the toxicity and radioactivity of depleted uranium, we urge citizens to exercise extreme caution if they discover debris from drones, missiles, or other munitions. Damaged or burned ammunition poses the greatest danger, as it may release radioactive dust hazardous to people and the environment,” the statement read.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov