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The Latin-script letter Z (Russian: зет, romanized: zet, IPA:) is one of several symbols (including "V" and "O") painted on military vehicles of the Russian Armed Forces involved in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Often considered friend/foe signs, district symbols are relatively new. Russian military introduced them shortly before the 2022 invasion. Read our explainer about how they've been used and how that changed over time.
8 mar 2022 · The "Z" symbol was initially spotted on Russian tanks and other military vehicles but it has quickly been embraced by some as a show of support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sky News looks at the possible origins of the symbol. How widespread is its usage? News reports on Monday alone had two examples of the symbol being used.
14 maj 2024 · A new tactical symbol appearing on Russian tanks and armored vehicles involved in the ongoing offensive near Kharkiv, Ukraine suggest a significant scale-up in Russia's military...
8 mar 2022 · As President Vladimir Putin continues his war in Ukraine, ‘Z’ and ‘V’ symbols have been spotted on Russian tanks, military and on social media – here’s what Russia’s Z and V symbols ...
9 mar 2022 · It has become a symbol of the Russian invasion, painted on military vehicles, printed on T-shirts and widely distributed through social media in support of Moscow's war.
7 mar 2022 · Russian tanks emblazoned with 'Z' were first spotted on Ukraine's border. Here's how the letter became a pro-war symbol
