Russian fighter jets have flown near US airspace for the ninth time this year, just days after President Donald Trump said he would not hesitate to shoot down Russian aircraft that enter international territory View 3 Images US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Russian warplanes were spotted flying around U.S. airspace, prompting American fighter jets to scramble and identify the aircraft. The incident took place just days after President Donald Trump suggested he wouldn't think twice about shooting down Russian aircraft if they're operating in international airspace without authorisation. ‌

The incident, which happened on Wednesday, marks the third occasion in roughly a month and the ninth time this year that the

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