The Security Service of Ukraine recorded a increased level of radiation on the debris of a missile from a Russian strike drone that attacked the Chernihiv region in April 2026. According to the investigation, elements made of depleted uranium were found in the missile's warhead. This was reported by the SBU.
An increased radiation background was detected at the drone crash site
This refers to the attack in the night of April 7, 2026. Near the village of Kamka, law enforcement found debris from an R-60 class missile, which was equipped on a modified drone 'Geran-2'.
During radiation reconnaissance, specialists recorded gamma radiation at a level of 12 µSv/h. The SBU noted that this figure significantly exceeds the natural radiation background.
Following the examination, it was established that the damaging elements of the warhead contained depleted uranium, specifically Uranium-235 and Uranium-238.
SBU has opened a case on war crimes
The special service stated that the Russian forces use such missiles to target Ukrainian aviation that intercepts enemy drones.
SBU employees, together with the State Emergency Service and Defense Forces, brought the missile's warhead to a safe state and transported it to a radioactive waste storage site.
A criminal proceeding has been opened on this fact under the article on war crimes.
Ukrainians have also been urged not to approach the debris of drones or missiles, especially if they are damaged or burned, as this may be dangerous to health due to radioactive dust.
Recall that the radiation state in Ukraine remains within normal limits, despite the ongoing fire in the Chernobyl exclusion zone.