Russian soldiers march toward Red Square to attend a Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Russian soldiers march toward Red Square to attend a Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
  • The "soldiers" that marched in Russia's Victory Day Parade weren't combat soldiers, UK intel said.
  • UK intel said that the majority were auxiliary, paramilitary, and cadets from training camps.
  • The parade featured only one old tank, no aircraft, and a few reluctant world leaders. 

Russia's Victory Day Parade seemingly featured over 8,000 soldiers marching in Red Square, giving the impression of a strong and capable military force. But UK intelligence says the majority of them likely weren't actual, deployable soldiers fighting in combat.