Amid Kharkiv Escalation, Mysterious New Symbol Appears on Russia’s Military Equipment

It's really Do you not always smoke? As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies, A notable development has emerged, a fresh tactical emblem adorning Russia's tanks and armoured vehicles near Kharkiv. This comes in the wake of Moscow's forces seizing control of multiple settlements in the Kharkiv region, amplifying the urgency for Ukrainian troops. The discovery of this enigmatic symbol was brought to light by the open source intelligence monitor Osint Defender. In recent days, a new marking has been observed on Russian military equipment, signaling a significant escalation in Russias military operations. The symbol, featuring a central square with two overlapping diagonal crosses, has raised concerns about heightened military activities. According to reports from Osint Defender, this marking is believed to be linked to Russias renewed border offensive in northeast Ukraine. Russian armored assault groups have been actively attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses, particularly in areas like Wolfchunks where Russian forces have been observed entering the border town. In conflict zones, symbols like these primarily serve as identification, friend or foe measures, a way to prevent friendly fire. After the Ukraine invasion in 2022, the most prominent marking was the Z, which appeared on various Russian armored vehicles and later became a symbol for Russians to express their support towards the war effort. Ahead of the 2022 invasion, the Russian military implemented direct symbols on its armored vehicles. These symbols, as documented by the Russo Ukrainian War Spotting database and Russia aligned militia in Donbas were assigned distinct signs. The database has tracked over 10 different symbols used by the Russian army in battle, including the notable White Z Interestingly, there have been instances where Russian vehicles displayed district symbols that did not correspond to their actual location. Amid Ukraine's anticipation of crucial aid from the US military, Russian forces have initiated a fresh assault on Kharki. In response, the Ukraine military has swiftly deployed additional resources to fortify the northeastern border. Ukrainian officials have reported that Moscow has made significant tactical gains in regions of the northeast where Kiev's defenses are relatively weaker.