Russia canceled its traditional navy parade to be celebrated on July 27, citing security reasons. This parade was the main attraction of Russia's Navy Day, which is celebrated every year on the last sunday of July. Russian President Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that this decision has been taken in view of the current situation and security concerns. He said that the security of the country is paramount.
Russian air Force shot down 99 Ukrainian drones
Russia has taken this decision at a time when its war with ukraine is at a terrible turn. According to the report of news agency Associated Press, the Russian Defense Ministry said on sunday (July 27, 2025) that the Russian air Force shot down 99 Ukrainian drones in several areas overnight. Pulkovo airport in St. Petersburg suspended 40 flights on sunday due to drone threat. 'More than 200 Ukrainian drones shot down over Russia'
Russia's downsizing of the Navy Day celebrations reflects Moscow's concerns about Ukraine's widespread drone attacks across the country. The local administration had informed about the cancellation of the parade a day earlier, but no official reason was given till then. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, more than 200 Ukrainian drones were shot down over russia since saturday (April 26, 2025) morning.
This is not the first time russia has canceled the Navy Day parade. Last year too, the parade to be held in Kronstadt Port was canceled, but the show took place in St. Petersburg. The report claims that russia has taken this decision after the possibility of a Ukrainian attack and US warnings. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the valor of the Navy on Navy Day in a video message.
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