Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military equipment for first time since 2007
Russia will hold its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square in Moscow on May 9 without military vehicles or heavy weaponry for the first time since 2007. The decision follows increased Ukrainian drone attacks on mainland Russia, including Moscow. The parade, traditionally a display of military strength, will instead focus on ceremonial elements.
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The scaled back parade comes amid increasing Ukrainian attacks deep into mainland Russia, including the capital Moscow. The last time a Victory Day parade was held without weaponry display was in 2007.
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Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said the Victory Day parade on Red Square -- an annual spectacle celebrating the Soviet role in orld War II and Moscow’s military today -- will be drastically scaled back this year, with no military vehicles or heavy weaponry on display for the first time since 2007.
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