A rebel group operating on Russian soil known as Russia’s Freedom Legion has released a video on social media platform Telegram claiming to have set fire to a Russian military aircraft. The incident, which reportedly took place on May 9, marks the latest in a series of attacks against the regime of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
In a bold declaration, the insurgents revealed that they orchestrated the destruction of the aircraft at the Sukhoi Superjet aircraft factory in the picturesque city of Novosibirsk, located in the southern region of Siberia. The caption accompanying the video claims the plane went up in flames, leaving irreparable damage. The rebels boast that their sabotage ensures that the aircraft will no longer need any repairs.
The Legion burned the fighter plane as a powerful demonstration that the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine must be decisively ended.
According to the Legion, their defiant act of burning the fighter plane is a stark reminder that the pursuit of peace cannot be achieved through the tragic loss of innocent lives, particularly among children and women, in a neighboring nation. They strongly claim that the Kremlin has copied the heinous crimes against humanity committed by the Nazi regime and that all those involved in these actions will eventually face accountability and justice in court.
Victory Day parade of Russia
The Legion claims that unknown patriots congratulated “criminal authorities” on Victory Day with a “bang”. This statement suggests that the burning of the aircraft was a symbolic gesture meant to challenge and challenge the dominant powers on this historically significant day.
Meanwhile, during a large military parade held in the heart of Moscow on May 9, President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech reiterating his stance of blaming the West and Ukraine for the ongoing war.
The military parade held on May 9 in Moscow was marked by a striking absence of Russian military equipment, reflecting the failures and colossal losses suffered by the Russian military in Ukraine. The display featured just one tank, an old Soviet model T-34 dating back almost 80 years to World War II. This limited display is in stark contrast to previous parades that showcase a vast array of advanced weaponry and military might.
Victory Day is an annual event in Moscow commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II, referred to as the Great Patriotic War in Russia. The day is usually marked by a military parade in Red Square and President Vladimir Putin addressing the crowds. Putin traditionally uses this opportunity to demonstrate Russia’s military might, showing off the country’s advanced weapons and cutting-edge technology.
Despite the limited display of Russian military equipment, the Victory Day Parade still had notable elements. Yars, S-400 and Iskander-M missile systems crossed the historic Red Square. However, the traditional airborne portion of the parade was canceled this year.
Reports also indicate that at least 24 cities across the country have canceled their planned parades to mark this important day. Regional leaders cited “security concerns” as the main reason for canceling these events. Recently, the Russian government made serious accusations against Ukraine, accusing Kiev of a “planned terrorist act” for the assassination of President Vladimir Putin.
