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Moscow Cancels Red Square Military Music Festival Until 2027

Moscow has unexpectedly canceled its annual military music festival on Red Square, postponing it until 2027, with reports suggesting drone attacks as a contributing factor. This marks only the second cancellation of the event, the first being due to COVID-19.

17 Aug, 08:04 — 17 Aug, 08:04
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meduza8d ago

Moscow cancels military festival on Red Square. It’s only been canceled once before — in 2020, due to COVID.

Russia’s Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival has been canceled and will not take place in August 2026 as planned. Organizers announced the decision just four days before the event was due to begin.

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meduza17 Aug, 08:04First to report

Moscow cancels military festival on Red Square. It’s only been canceled once before — in 2020, due to COVID.

2h later
dr-dk17 Aug, 10:11

Militærmusikfestival i Moskva er aflyst

4h later
index-hr17 Aug, 13:49

Iznenada otkazana velika vojna proslava na Crvenom trgu u Moskvi

dnevnik-bg17 Aug, 14:29

Москва отмени концерт на военни оркестри на Червения площад

2h later
digi2417 Aug, 16:17Latest update

Atacurile cu drone schimbă planurile Rusiei. Marele spectacol militar din Piața Roșie, amânat până în 2027

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