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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Moscow Airports Ahead of Victory Day Parade

As Ukraine targets Moscow for a third consecutive night, Putin's proposed ceasefire is dismissed by Zelensky, who warns of ongoing security risks for foreign leaders attending the celebrations.

Russian armoured infantry carriers, including fighting vehicles BMP-1AM Basurmanin, drive along a road on the day of a rehearsal for a military parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov
Russian servicemen march on Moscow's Red Square during the Victory Day military parade last year.
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Overview

  • Ukrainian drones forced the closure of Moscow's major airports for the third night in a row, with Russian air defenses intercepting at least 14 drones overnight.
  • President Vladimir Putin's proposed 72-hour ceasefire, set to begin later today, has been rejected by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a performative gesture to protect the Victory Day parade.
  • The Kremlin expects 29 foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to attend the May 9 parade in Red Square, despite heightened security concerns.
  • Ukrainian strikes reportedly targeted key Russian military sites, including the Kubinka airfield and defense plants, as Russia launched retaliatory drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, killing two civilians.
  • Regional parades in Crimea and Krasnodar have been canceled due to security risks, with Moscow intensifying measures to safeguard its main event.