Russia has canceled this 12 months's Victory Day parade within the occupied Crimean port metropolis of Sevastopol, Russian state-controlled media reported on Might 5.
Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev mentioned the Victory Day parade, to be held on Might 9 to commemorate the Soviet victory in World Conflict II, wouldn’t happen because of security dangers.
On Might 9, Russia holds grandiose army parades in celebration of the tip of World Conflict II in Europe. Ukraine and most European nations mark Might 8 as Victory in Europe Day.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Might 3 mentioned Ukraine can’t assure the protection of overseas officers planning to attend Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow on Might 9, warning Russia might orchestrate provocations, together with "arsons, explosions, or different actions," and try to blame Ukraine.
Russia is accountable for guaranteeing security and safety on its territory, Zelensky added.
The cancellation follows a reported Ukrainian sea drone strike that destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet close to the port of Novorossiysk on Might 2, an unprecedented operation described by Ukraine’s army intelligence as the primary time a sea drone has downed a jet plane. The $50 million jet reportedly crashed into the ocean.
Sevastopol, a significant naval base on the Black Sea, has been below Russian occupation for the reason that unlawful annexation of Crimea in 2014.
The Kyiv IndependentTim Zadorozhnyy
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