Russian planes intercepted again near Alaska: how NORAD responds to provocations

According to CBS, two Russian strategic long-range bombers Tu-95 and two Su-35 fighters were flying in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). This zone constitutes international airspace that borders the sovereign airspace of the United States and Canada.

American fighter jets were scrambled on Wednesday to identify and intercept four Russian military aircraft flying near Alaska. This was reported by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in its statement.

In response, NORAD dispatched an E-3 early warning and control aircraft, as well as four F-16s and four KC-135 tankers 'to positively identify and intercept' the Russian aircraft in the Alaskan ADIZ.

NORAD noted that Russian military activity in the ADIZ is common and not considered a threat. However, this incident is part of a series of flights by Russian aircraft that many view as testing the readiness of the United States and NATO allies.

The incident occurred amid ongoing investigations by officials in Denmark into large drones of unknown origin that flew near Copenhagen Airport on Tuesday and Wednesday, disrupting air traffic. Danish police stated that the drones were operated by a 'capable actor.'

It was reported that American fighters intercepted Russian aircraft near Alaska. The response from the North American Aerospace Defense Command was quick and adequate. Although Russian military activity in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone is not considered a threat, this incident raised concerns about the readiness of the U.S. and its NATO allies.