F-22s Intercept Russian Strategic Bombers And Fighters Near Alaska

North American Aerospace Defense Command F-22 fighter aircraft, supported by E-3 airborne warning and control system and KC-135 refueler aircraft, intercepted two Russian Tu-95 bombers escorted by two Su-35 fighter aircraft late Monday evening. #WeHaveTheWatch @usairforce pic.twitter.com/bi6Eh3SxlW
— North American Aerospace Defense Command (@NORADCommand) October 20, 2020

FOX News: F-22s intercept a pair of Russian bombers near Alaska

Last month, a pair of Russian supersonic bombers buzzed the coast of Alaska Two F-22 stealth fighter jets intercepted a pair of Russian bombers late Monday near Alaska just weeks after another incident required jets to be scrambled. The Russian Tu-95 “Bear” bombers flew 35 miles off the coast of Alaska, but remained in international airspace, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known by its acronym, NORAD, said in a statement. Last month, a pair of Russian supersonic bombers buzzed the coast of Alaska, which were also intercepted by U.S. Air Force F-22 fighter jets. In both incidents-- last month and last night-- the Russian aircraft never entered U.S. airspace. The U.S. military routinely flies bombers and reconnaissance aircraft near Russia as well.

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Update #1: U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian bombers near Alaska (CBS)

Update #2: Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers perform flight over Arctic and Far East (TASS)

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