Alaska Tensions: U.S. Scrambles Fighter Jets To Intercept Russian Bombers Near American Airspace

Alaska Tensions: U.S. Scrambles Fighter Jets To Intercept Russian Bombers Near American Airspace U.S. fighter jets were scrambled to intercept Russian bombers and Su-35s near Alaska’s ADIZ. NORAD tracked two Tu-95 bombers and two Su-35s in international airspace off Alaska. The Russian planes did not enter U.S. or Canadian sovereign airspace. An E-3 early warning plane, four F-16s, and four KC-135 tankers were deployed to intercept. NORAD said such Russian flights test the readiness of U.S. and NATO defences. The ADIZ is international airspace where aircraft must be identified for national security. Similar interceptions occurred last month and in August, highlighting ongoing tension.