"May 9 is a venerated date on the Russian calendar. The anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II is usually commemorated with a grand military parade outside the Kremlin, on Moscow's Red Square. For modern Russia, it's the main holiday of the year, said Oleg Ignatov, senior Russia analyst at Crisis Group. There are two main holidays in Russia, the ninth of May and the New Year. And if you asked Russians, what is the main holiday, I think they would answer you that it's the ninth of May."
"This year, however, for the first time in nearly 20 years, there will be no tanks, missiles or junior cadets in the parade. The decision to hold back on showcasing military equipment comes as a result of heightened security fears over the war in Ukraine. However, personnel from higher-level military academies will still take part in the procession on foot, while the aerial portion of the programme will remain unchanged an aerobatic show, followed by a team of Sukhoi Su-25 fighter jets painting the sky in the tricolours of the Russian flag."
"In official statements, the Kremlin has referred to the current operational situation, and threats of Ukrainian terrorist activity. Ukrainian drones are now striking deeper and deeper into Russian territory on an almost daily basis, hitting targets such as oil facilities and airfields. A recent spate of drone attacks on the oil refinery in Tuapse, on Russia's Black Sea coast, has caused an ecological catastrophe and prompted the evacuation of the town."
"Drones are indeed the primary means to attack Russia's territory, explained Olha Polishchuk, research manager for Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus at Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED). They are relatively cheap, modifiable and can travel long distances Both Ukraine and Russia have switched to using primarily dr"
May 9 is a major Russian holiday commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, traditionally marked by a grand military parade on Moscow’s Red Square. Modern Russia treats it as the main holiday of the year alongside New Year. This year, for the first time in nearly 20 years, the parade will omit tanks, missiles, and junior cadets. Higher-level military academy personnel will still march on foot, and the aerial program will continue with an aerobatic show and Su-25 jets painting the sky in Russian tricolours. The Kremlin cites the current operational situation and threats of Ukrainian terrorist activity. Ukrainian drones are described as a primary means of striking deeper into Russian territory, including oil facilities and airfields, with attacks causing ecological damage and evacuations.
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