Russia's Victory Day Parade Rehearsal: Aircraft Formation Flies Over Moscow, Releasing Tricolor Smoke

Source: Global Times
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Russia will hold a Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9. On May 6, during the rehearsal for the parade, a formation of aircraft flew over Moscow, trailing the colors of the Russian flag in white, blue, and red smoke.

On June 24, 1945, the Soviet Union held its first parade in Red Square to commemorate the victory in the Great Patriotic War. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia has held the Victory Day parade and a series of celebrations every year on May 9 since 1995. (Video: Cheng Dayu)

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Rehearsal for the Victory Day parade with aircraft flying over Moscow
Location
Moscow
Unit
Russian Armed Forces
Time
May 6, 2023
Equipment
aircraft
Summary

On May 6, 2023, the Russian Armed Forces conducted a rehearsal for the Victory Day parade, with aircraft flying over Moscow and releasing smoke in the colors of the Russian flag. The official parade is scheduled for May 9, 2023, commemorating the victory in World War II.

Key Facts
  • Russia will hold a Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9.
  • On May 6, aircraft flew over Moscow during a rehearsal for the parade.
  • The aircraft released smoke in the colors of the Russian flag (white, blue, red).
  • The first Victory Day parade was held in 1945 in Red Square.
  • Russia has been holding this parade annually since 1995.