New Weapons Debut in Moscow Parade Rehearsal

Описание: New Russsian weapons made their debut on Monday evening in the second parade rehearsal to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War and the World Anti-Fascist War.

At around 6:00 p.m., Tverskaya Street and several main roads nearby were under temporary traffic control to ensure the weapons can reach the rehearsal area in the Red Square. Local police also set up protective fences on both sides of the street to maintain order. The reheasal began at about 7:30 p.m.

Unlike in the first rehearsal, all new weapons, including the high-profile T-14 Armata tanks, made their debut uncanvassed.

"We came to see those weapons, because the Red Square is not open to residents today. I am so interested in the new weapons debuted today, such as T-14 Armata tanks," said Oleg, a local resident.

"We came to watch the rehearsal of the parade and let the students learn the weapons，" said Alexey，a local resident.

According to Russian media, The T-14 Armata tank is the first type of the third-generation tanks, with a maximum speed of 90 kilometers per hour. There is a 7.62mm controlled machine gun on its turret, while a 152mm caliber gun can also be installed, which will be the most powerful gun for a main battle tank.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 194 weapons will be involved in the parade, including the Kurganets-25 Tracked Amoured Vehicles and PC-24 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles.

The final rehearal will be held on Thursday.
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