SBU: Radioactive Materials Found in Debris of Russian Missile in Chernihiv Region
Reform.news Editorial Team · 20 May 2026, 11:41
https://reform.news/en/sbu-radioactive-materials-found-in-debris-of-russian-missile-in-chernihiv-region/The warhead of a Russian R-60 missile, fragments of which were found in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region, contained destructive elements made of depleted uranium, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported.
The modified Geran-2 strike drone was used in an attack on the Chernihiv region on the night of April 7 this year. Elevated radiation levels were detected on fragments of the R-60 air-to-air missile mounted on the drone.
“During radiation reconnaissance in the immediate vicinity of the wreckage of the enemy drone carrying the missile, a gamma radiation level of 12 μSv/h was recorded, significantly exceeding the natural background radiation level and posing a threat to human health”, the SBU said.
Tests established that the missile’s warhead contains destructive elements made of depleted uranium, identified as Uranium-235 and Uranium-238.
The SBU has launched a pre-trial investigation under an article concerning a war crime.
