Despite the current pandemic of the Coronavirus, Russia has refused to cancel a massive parade to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Soviet triumph Nazi Germany.
Russia Ministry of Defense continues with preparation of the upcoming Victory Day Parade involving 55 planes and 20 helicopters. A total of 75 aircraft expect to take part parade to mark the 75th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War, including four Kinzhal systems and four Su-57.
According to Russian local news, the parade will comprise a Beriev A-50 early warning and control aircraft, Il-76 transport planes, Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers, Tu-22M3 long-range strategic and maritime strike bombers, Su-24 and Su-34 attack aircraft. A Tu-160 plane and an Il-78 tanker will simulate aerial refueling during the parade.
Others expected to take part include; MiG-29, Su-30 and Su-35S fighter jets, as well as Mi-26, Mi-8, Ka-52, Mi-35 and Mi-28N helicopters.
On Monday, the first joint ground and air rehearsal of the May 9 V-Day parade took place at the Alabino training ground near Moscow.
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov earlier had noted that there had been no decisions to change the plans for the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow in view of the COVID-19 risks, but the situation continues to be monitored closely.
