“In February, the Russians were planning a parade in the center of Kyiv,” Ukraine’s defense ministry tweeted, along with a two-minute video showing several disabled vehicles. “The shameful display of rusted Russian metal is a reminder to all dictators how their plans can be destroyed by a free and courageous nation,” the post continued. Russia reportedly had a military parade planned in February in Kyiv. AFP via Getty Images The video, along with others posted on social media on Saturday, showed Ukrainians climbing over the seized equipment, taking selfies with silent Russian cannons and weaving between scooters with bright green scooters. Cyclist Evgen Vorobiov recounted his journey along Khreschatyk, Kiev’s main street of official buildings and luxury shops, as he passed the burnt equipment. “It’s really fun to watch,” he said. “The Russians wanted to get to the center of Kiev with these truckloads of military vehicles, and somehow they did — but probably not in the condition they expected.” “The Russians finally have their military parade in downtown Kyiv,” journalist Oleksiy Sorokin posted. “However, there is a catch…” The exhibition will turn Khreschatyk into an open-air military museum until the celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day on Wednesday, according to Newsweek. Thousands have been killed since the war in Ukraine. AFP via Getty Images Ukrainian officials used the event to jab the Russians over their swamped invasion, which began on February 24 with a plan to seize the capital but has turned into a vicious war of attrition, killing thousands of civilians and turning millions into refugees. “The delusional [Russians] they arrogantly invaded,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov tweeted. “I saw for myself the ceremonial uniforms on their tanks. The attackers dreamed of capturing Kyiv in 3 days,” Reznikov continued. “The invaders intended to march on our capital. “Okay, he’s here. Tons of scrap metal.”
