May 9 parade scaled back over security concerns

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that the May 9 Victory Day parade on Red Square will be held without military equipment for the first time since 2007, citing the 'current operational situation'. Additionally, students from Suvorov military schools and Nakhimov naval schools will not participate. Only foot columns of servicemen and aircraft flyovers will proceed. Russian commentators speculate the decision stems from drone or missile attack threats, while others argue the parade is an unnecessary expense during wartime.