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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...
The Latin-script letter Z (Russian: зет, romanized: zet, IPA: [zɛt]) 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 · 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 mean.
16 mar 2022 · Most often, it was the letter Z, either inside of a box or without it; there were also V’s. The letters were most likely tactical markings referring to Russia’s various military districts. Then, in a matter of days, Z and V (but especially Z) essentially became the official symbol of Moscow’s “special military operation.”
24 lut 2022 · Sky News has seen on images emerging out of the region at least 10 different types of symbol being used by the Russian forces, some of which only seem to be appearing in certain locations. So what do these symbols mean? The image below shows a distinctive 'Z' in a square box painted on a truck.
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.
