Published: July 28, 2024 7:57 am
Author: RT
More than 200 ships are taking part, including small missile and anti-submarine vessels and minesweepers
Russia is celebrating Navy Day with a spectacular parade in St. Petersburg. This year, it features over 200 ships of various classes along with over 100 pieces of combat equipment.
Russian Navy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of July. This year, sailors from the Northern, Pacific, Baltic, and Caspian Fleets, as well as the Russian naval base in Syria, are set to take part in the festivities. In total, around 15,000 people will take part in the show.
This year’s parade will also feature ships and military forces of Russia’s foreign partners: Сhina’s torpedo vessel Jiao Zuo, Algeria’s training ship La Soummam and Indian frigate INS Tabar.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is attending the parade and will give a speech aboard a cutter. The festivities will culminate later on Sunday with a massive fireworks display.
Watch the Navy Day parade live.
