Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military hardware due to fears of Ukraine attack

Russia will hold a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May, without military hardware for the first time in almost two decades due to fears of a long-range attack by Ukrainian drones. The defence ministry said no armoured vehicles or missile systems would roll across Red Square during the parade, which marks the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, citing “the current operational situation”. Cadets from military schools and youth military institutions would also not take part, it added. …