What lies behind the Kremlin's decision to hold the Victory Day parade in Moscow without military vehicles for the first time in 20 years?
Russia's annual Victory Day parade on Red Square will be held this year on May 9 for the first time in almost 20 years without military vehicles.
TL;DR
- The annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9 will be held without military vehicles for the first time in almost 20 years.
- Speculation suggests the decision is due to the risk of Ukrainian drone attacks or pressures faced by the Russian military in Ukraine.
- The Ministry of Defense cited the 'current operational situation' and 'terrorist activities' by the Ukrainian government as reasons for omitting military equipment.
- Military analysts believe concentrating military equipment for parades in remote areas outside Moscow makes them vulnerable to drone or missile attacks.
- The decision is seen as a political move to avoid any disruptions or negative imagery during the nationally televised event.