Activists, on Ukrainian social media, widely circulated scenes of a number of destroyed Russian military vehicles being held in the heart of Kyiv, specifically on the capital's famous Khreshtyk Street.
The videos and photos transmitted by the platforms show the effects of the destruction of dozens of Russian tanks and armored vehicles, which the Ukrainian authorities brought to Kyiv to highlight their victories against the Russian army.
Хех, русня все таки отримала парад своєї техніки на Хрещатику pic.twitter.com/6m1B2AaMa5
— Пан Закляштор (@zaklyashtor) August 20, 2022
The official account of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense shared one of the circulating videos and commented: “In February, the Russians were planning a military parade in the city center of Kyiv, and after 6 months of full-scale war, we made a shameful display of rusty Russian mechanisms, and this is a reminder to all the dictators. How can a free and brave nation destroy their plans."
Прям вся вулиця в техніці, ідея топ, але чому пече не тільки русні, але й порохоскоту?
pic.twitter.com/wVPJp4svuv
— Пан Закляштор (@zaklyashtor) August 20, 2022
The footage circulated provoked the interactions of a large group of activists across the platforms, most of whom attacked the Russian side, as activist Katrina Crook said: "The only case in which the Russian army can roam the streets of Kyiv is that it is smashed and burned."
In February, russians were planning a parade in downtown Kyiv.
6 months into the large-scale war the shameful display of rusty russian metal is a reminder to all dictators how their plans may be ruined by a free and courageous nation.#FreedomIsOurReligion
🎥 @zaklyashtor pic.twitter.com/H1fbw2UaSS
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) August 20, 2022
Since the end of last February, Russia has launched a military attack on Ukraine, and both parties have exchanged statements, inflicting heavy losses on the other side.