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In Russia, Victory Day, 9 may 2020 will be the air held a military parade, despite the pandemic coronavirus, said on April 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In the context of the epidemic SARS-CoV-2 traditional military parade on red square to carry out is unsafe, especially for the health of veterans of the great Patriotic war.

“In the parade, saluting the heroes, take a aircraft, modern combat aircraft and helicopters. And in the evening in city centres is bound to be a traditional fireworks”, — said Vladimir Putin.

The President stressed that all activities that were previously scheduled for may 9, including a parade on red square and a March “Immortal regiment” will take place when the epidemiological situation is safe.

As reported IA REGNUM, informed the press service of the several military districts of Russia reported on the military parade which will be held may 9 in the sky several tens Russian cities. The ceremony will involve hundreds of combat aircraft and helicopters.