“Washington Post” notes that the closer to May 9, the greater the speculation in Russia that Ukraine can use great Parade on Czerwony Square to embarrass the Kremlin in front of his allies.
Despite this, the high -ranking official of the Ukrainian defense forces was to reveal to journalists that Such a scenario is unlikely due to possible success.
“All Russian air defense systems have been arranged to protect Moscow. Even if there is a test (attack), it will not be successful. Perhaps Ukraine will hit other regions, but not in Moscow” – he said.
Another clerk added in turn that the attack on Czerwony Square, where on Friday will appear, among others leaders from China, India and even Europe, could cause undesirable Washington's retaliation on the part of Russia and anger. Rumors that Ukraine is planning an attack, but called “exaggerated”.
War in Ukraine. Kyiv takes retaliation in Moscow
Ukrainian attacks on Moscow in the last two days have led to closing airports in Moscow and other regions. Four Moscow airports – Domodedowo, Szeremietiewo, Wnuko and Żukowskij – temporarily hung work on Tuesday due to night -time drone attacks.
Ukraine began to regularly attack Russia with drones in the spring of 2023 – two drones allegedly arrived around the Kremlin, but were shot down. From that time Kyiv is mainly attacking Russian oil storage and military installations outside Moscow. Sometimes objects in the capital also become goals, but without much effect.
Mer Moscow Sergei Sobianin announced on Tuesday that early in the morning, 19 drones were shot down while approaching Moscow. According to him, they did not cause victims and serious damage. The wreck of a drone shot down by the Moscow anti -aircraft defense fell on a residential building near the Kashirskaja metro station, about 11 kilometers from the Kremlin.
Victory Day. Ukrainians suggest an attack on May 9
According to some media reports, the Russians gather 280 anti -aircraft defense unitsto guarantee safety during the parade on May 9.
Military experts say that this situation may be extremely beneficial for Ukraine, because the transfer of equipment to the capital will require withdrawing it from other parts of the country.
As you know, the President of Ukraine Wołodymyr Zelanski rejected the proposal of the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin regarding a 72-hour arms suspension. Instead, he proposed to abstain both sides from activities for at least 30 days.
In addition, the head of the Ukrainian state stated that “it cannot guarantee security to world leaders who will come to Moscow on May 9.” Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the mouth of his spokeswoman Maria Zacharowaconsidered this statement as a threat.