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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.
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 activities,...
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 · What does the Z symbol stand for in Russia? The Z symbol has been spotted in Russian cities, on official government social media pages and on Russian military vehicles as part of a stepped-up...
16 mar 2022 · Before the Defense Ministry’s social media marketing specialists got involved, the Latin letter Z became an unofficial — then, basically, the official — symbol of the invasion of Ukraine among the Russian government’s vocal supporters.
7 mar 2022 · A new symbol of support for Russia’s war against Ukraine has emerged – a white “Z” often stylised to appear as if written in thick brushstrokes.
8 mar 2022 · Images and footage of invading Russian forces in Ukraine is rife with a common symbol on their military hardware. Painted in white onto tanks, armoured carriers, artillery and lorries is a letter Z. It's become one of the most widely-seen and recognisable motifs from the bloody conflict.
