Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Belarus is making preparations for its annual Victory Day parade on May 9 that will mark 75 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Honor guards held rehearsals in the capital, Minsk, on April 6 at the Hero City Obelisk.
Belarus Prepares For Victory Day Parade Amid Pandemic
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Soldiers mark the area for the parade.
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More than 3,000 military personnel are expected to take part in the parade.
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Soldiers stand in a line during the Victory Day parade rehearsal on April 6. The final rehearsals will take place in Minsk on May 5 and May 7.
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The Victory Day parade is expected to feature a column of mechanized weaponry, troops, and aerial units. More than 180 pieces of military hardware will be on display.
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