Tensions Rise as Russian Fighter Jets Conduct Dangerous Maneuvers Near Alaska
Startling videos have emerged showing Russian fighter jets flying dangerously close to U.S. F-16 aircraft near Alaska. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has documented multiple incidents of Russian military planes operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, citing these interactions as 'unsafe' and 'unprofessional'. Notably, one video captures a Russian fighter jet zooming past an American jet within mere feet, prompting condemnation from U.S. officials, including an Alaska senator who called the actions 'reckless'. NORAD continues to monitor Russian military activity in the region amidst heightened tensions between the two nations.
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