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Heightened security measures have been rolled out across Moscow following a series of drone incidents in the days leading up to the May 9 Victory Day parade. Authorities are responding with visible deployments and new restrictions as concerns grow over potential disruptions.
The developments come as political warnings and military rhetoric intensify between Russia and Ukraine.
Security lockdown
According to Digi24.ro, more than 20 drones were intercepted over Moscow and surrounding areas between May 2 and 4.
In one case, debris from a downed drone killed a man in the village of Chernevo. Another strike hit a residential building roughly 6 km from the Kremlin.
In response, checkpoints have been set up at entrances to the capital, while armed vehicles have been positioned near key locations.
Additional security personnel, including snipers and special units, have been deployed around the Kremlin, and Red Square has been closed to the public. Authorities are also preparing to limit mobile communications in Moscow from May 5 to 9.
Political warnings
Amid the tightened security, Russian officials have issued strong statements about potential attacks on the parade.
State Duma defence committee member Andrei Kolesnik warned that any strike would trigger a response. “The response will be inevitable. It will be very serious and proportionate,” he said.
Kolesnik also criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he “has become arrogant, impudent and already leads the EU,” and added that authorities “need to think seriously about what to do next with this puppeteer.”
He further suggested: “I think this time a preemptive strike on the places from where the drones could arrive would not hurt.”
Military backdrop
The warnings follow continued drone activity linked to the ongoing conflict, with both sides accusing each other of escalation.
Zelensky previously indicated that Ukrainian drones could appear over Moscow during the Victory Day events, while also arguing that Russia’s military strength has declined.
The Kremlin has confirmed the parade will proceed in a “reduced format,” citing the “operational situation” and a “terrorist threat” from Kyiv.
As tensions persist, the situation remains fluid, with security measures and rhetoric reflecting broader uncertainty around the conflict’s trajectory.
Sources: Digi24.ro
