Russia Cancels St. Petersburg Navy Day Parade for 2nd Year as Ukrainian Drones Reach 1,100 km
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Updated · Kyiv Independent · Jul 26
Russia Cancels St. Petersburg Navy Day Parade for 2nd Year as Ukrainian Drones Reach 1,100 km
3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Independent · Jul 26
Summary
St. Petersburg's main Navy Day parade was scrapped for a second straight year, with Vladimir Putin replacing the fleet review with a speech at naval headquarters.
Security fears drove the cancellation as Ukraine's longer-range, more precise drones increasingly threaten Russian cities once considered heavily protected.
June strikes hit the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal during Russia's flagship economic forum, and a July 24 attack on two Wildberries warehouses grounded flights at Pulkovo Airport.
Residents also reported large internet blackouts during Putin's visit, underscoring how drone threats are disrupting both security planning and the Kremlin's showcase events.
The setback highlights Ukraine's expanding ability to project force deep inside Russia, including against Putin's hometown 1,100 kilometers from the border.