Mysterious 'Z' symbol on Russian tanks in Ukraine 'should be feared', expert claims
dailystar.co.ukRussian tanks marked with a mysterious ‘Z’ symbol that some have suggested should be feared.Images of tanks, supply vehicles and rocket launchers have since gone viral on social media since reports have emerged that Russia is invading Ukraine.
The tanks were seen to have the letter ‘Z’ inside a large square marked on the outside - which has left experts and members of the public baffled.
Investigative journalist Aric Toler, who was among the first to report on the invasion claimed his agency had ‘been monitoring this stuff non-stop for eight years’ but had not seen a symbol like this before.
He added: "So, assume the worst, I guess/fear."Other experts have since weighed in on the potential meaning as a Kyiv military source told The Sun yesterday: “It would suggest final preparations are complete.“It’s vital that any attacking force can be distinguished, particularly from the air where Russian forces will have complete control.“The Ukrainians have very similar tanks and vehicles and will want to reduce the risk of friendly fire.”Speaking to the International Business Times, former field intelligence officer David Kime claimed mercenaries from a Russian paramilitary organisation told him that the ‘Z’ stands for ‘Zelenskyy’ - the name of the current President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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