Moscow tightens security for Victory Day parade

12 articles · Updated · Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty · May 7

Snipers, checkpoints and mobile internet curbs are in place around Red Square before Friday's May 9 event, which will be held without military hardware for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Authorities have already restricted mobile access across the capital, expanding earlier plans for a full shutdown on parade day as Russia cites the threat of Ukrainian drone strikes.
Moscow has also warned foreign embassies and organisations in Kyiv it would launch a massive attack if Ukraine disrupts the commemorations, while businesses face losses from the outages.

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