Russian Navy Day is an annual event commemorating the might of the Russian Navy. The tradition, which was popular in the 1970s, was discontinued in 1980 but reinstated by President Vladimir Putin in 2017. The main celebrations take place in St. Petersburg with a parade of Russian ships along the Neva River to the Kronstadt naval base.< /p>
This recalls the daily intelligence report of the British Ministry of Defense, a summary of which was published on the social network X.
This year, however, the participation of the Kronstadt base, planned for July 28, 2024, has been canceled due to security reasons. This is not the first canceled event since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but it is the most high-profile yet, underscoring Russia's growing inability to ensure the safety of its forces.
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The cancellation of such a significant event shows the increasing challenges Russia faces in ensuring the security of its military forces and bases. This event follows a trend of increasing vulnerability that could have long-term consequences for the morale and public image of the Russian Navy.