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Moscow Boosts Security Ahead of Victory Day Celebrations

5/8/2025

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As Victory Day approaches on May 9, Moscow municipal workers are on high alert, scanning the skies for potential drone threats. Equipped with binoculars from rooftops, they are coordinating closely with police. Heightened security measures, including anti-drone units and joint patrols, come in response to recent Ukrainian drone strikes that caused airport closures, intensifying the city's vigilance.

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As Victory Day approaches on May 9, Moscow municipal workers are on high alert, scanning the skies for potential drone threats. Equipped with binoculars from rooftops, they are coordinating closely with police. Heightened security measures, including anti-drone units and joint patrols, come in response to recent Ukrainian drone strikes that caused airport closures, intensifying the city's vigilance.