Russia's Victory Day Parade to Be Held Without Heavy Military Equipment

Russia has announced that its Victory Day parade on May 9 will be held without heavy military equipment — only infantry will march on Red Square. The decision signals significant materiel depletion from the Ukraine war, with tanks, armored vehicles, and missile systems absent from the showcase Moscow has traditionally used to project military power. Analysts note this marks a departure from recent Victory Day parades that featured advanced weapons systems and underscores the sustained attrition Russia's armored forces have suffered since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.