For four days in a row, Russian military planes have been sighted off the coast of Alaska. While the aircraft never entered U.S. airspace, their presence has U.S. defense officials wondering what Russia is trying to achieve.
The most recent sightings involved two IL-38 maritime patrol planes on Wednesday and two Tu-95 nuclear-capable bombers on Thursday. It’s unknown if the Air Force scrambled any jets in response.
Yesterday, the bombers entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone about 700 nautical miles southwest of Anchorage. This Zone is a designated region of international airspace around the United States and Canada designed to serve as a buffer for aircraft headed toward North America.
Find out what message the Russians intend with the frequent flights and what it might mean for U.S.-Russian relations moving forward. It can be found on the next page.
We got Russian ships right off our eastern coasts, have been for years. Check out the boats with all the antennas and no nets….. They’re not fishermen. We do the same
SHOT THEM OUT OF THE SKY WITH MISSELS
Another post said second day in a row. Which is it? F**e news or just lies.
To steal a phrase from Swamp People…”Shoot ’em!”
Bet they are thinking, shall we defect now or later !
Yeah, I guess you’re right Tony. Don’t what I was thinking. From a guy who spent 14 years in the service. Nuts
Just leave them alone. Been doing there checking for years.
This has been going on for years
This is nothing new.
Nothing new.