Russian Bombers, Fighter Jets Intercepted Near Alaska
Summary
The United States and Canada sent airplanes to track Russian military aircraft flying close to Alaska. The Russian planes stayed in international airspace and did not enter any country's national airspace.Key Facts
- U.S. and Canadian forces detected Russian planes near Alaska.
- The Russian planes included two strategic bombers and two fighter jets.
- The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) monitored the situation.
- NORAD used a mix of surveillance and combat aircraft to respond.
- The Russian aircraft stayed in international airspace during this event.
- This incident occurred shortly after another involving Russian aircraft near Estonia.
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