By the Independence Day of Ukraine this year will be one of the largest military parades, it will involve 4,500 military and 250 pieces of equipment. This was reported by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak at a briefing during the rehearsal of the military parade in Kiev on Tuesday, August 7.

"On the Independence Square there will be a military parade. It is extremely powerful, greater than it was in the past years, dedicated to the 27th anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine, as well as the 100th anniversary of the revival of the statehood of Ukraine. In total, 4,500 servicemen are participating in the parade, "he said..

Poltorak drew attention to the fact that this year for the first time in the parade will be attended by 24 units of the Armed Forces, State Border Guard Service, SBU, National Guard, Emergency Situations Ministry, National Police and other law enforcement units performing tasks for the protection and defense of the country.

In addition, in the near future the issue of participation in the military parade of the Ukrainian Navy.

"We are working on different options. And our Air Force is ready for any action, they are trained, well prepared. But the decision will be made in the near future on the military-air component, "the minister said..

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