A further 'hazard' would arise from disturbing the contamination and inhaling the dust. DU deposited in the lungs could be contributory cause of lung cancer. The Ministry of Defence admits that it has advised all of its personnel on no account to approach any area which may have been affected by DU and that they should wear full radiological protective clothing and breathing apparatus if it is unavoidable. However it has washed its hands of all responsibility for others in the region. One single particle lodged in a lymph node can devastate the immune system from within.
Damage is non-repairable.
Alarming rises were also reported in all neighbouring countries.