The Russian Navy normally holds a large-scale fleet review on the last Sunday in July, a festive celebration of its 300-plus years of history. President Vladimir Putin is usually in attendance, often riding along. But for the second year in a row, the Navy Day events have been quietly canceled, replaced by a small ceremony inside the secure confines of the Russian Navy’s headquarters complex. The unnamed but likely reason: Ukraine’s proven ability to reach St. Petersburg with long-range strike drones. Compilation of most Ukrainian drones strikes on a Wildberries facility in the vicinity of St. Petersburg, Russia this morning. https://t.co/8E7IJ7ZNI6 pic.twitter.com/fY7zmDyKDnSt. Petersburg drivers pass between fires burning on both sides of the road after strikes on logistics hubs. https://t.co/qsM06qx6Jk pic.twitter.com/9xIM2bKjh5??In the ????????RF, a parade took place on Navy Day, but without the fleet itself. Instead of real ships, there were huge banners with their photos. pic.twitter.com/kf4uVjLAJf
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