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Zelensky: Ukrainian Drones May Target Moscow’s May 9 Parade

Zelensky said Russia lacks military hardware for display – highlighting what he called a decline in Kremlin strength. Make us preferred on Google

Zelensky said Russia lacks military hardware for display – highlighting what he called a decline in Kremlin strength. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at the Roosevelt Foundation's International Four Freedoms Awards ceremony in Middelburg on April 16, 2026. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian drones may target Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow as the Kremlin prepares for one of its most symbolic events. Speaking at the opening of the 8th Summit of the European Political Community in Yerevan, Zelensky suggested that Russia is no longer capable of showcasing military strength as it has in previous years. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . “Russia has announced a parade on May 9, but there will be no military equipment at this parade,” Zelensky said. “This will be the first time in many, many years that they cannot afford the presence of weapons at the parade.” He added: “And Ukrainian drones can also strike this parade. This shows that they are no longer as strong as before.” This news story is being updated  Julia is a Deputy Head of News and correspondent for Kyiv Post who has previously worked as a parliamentary editor, journalist, and news editor. She has specialized in covering the work of the Ukrainian parliament, government, and law enforcement agencies.