The reported markings sparked speculation on social media ahead of the Russian capital's Victory Day celebrations.
Social media users and news outlets in Ukraine have reported on red crosses that they say have mysteriously appeared on some streets in Moscow and speculated as to what they might mean.
Ukrainian journalist Andrey Tsaplienko on his Telegram channel on Monday, suggesting the crosses may have been an attempt to troll Russians."Apparently, they fear these may be markers for airstrikes on May 9." Reports of the crosses came mostly from Ukrainian journalists or social media. The existence of the crosses has not been independently confirmed and the photos have not been independently verified. The Russian government or official media have not commented on the reports."May 9 is a sacred date for Russians and Kremlin criminal," reported Online.UA, a Russian-language Ukrainian media outlet, which noted how parades in cities across Russia had been canceled due to security concerns.
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