US Detects Russian Bombers, Fighter Jets Near Alaska
17:00 04.05.2017(updated 17:04 04.05.2017)
According to US media reports, two Russian Tu-95 bombers along with two Su-35 fighter jets were spotted near Alaska's Air Defense Zone on Thursday morning.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Two Russian Tu-95 bombers along with two Su-35 fighter jets were spotted near Alaska's Air Defense Zone on Thursday morning, US media reported.
The aircraft were intercepted by two US F-22 fighter jets, Fox News reported on Thursday, citing US officials. The Russian jets stayed in international airspace.
In April, the United States detected a series of three bomber flights in and around Alaska.
Department of Defense spokesperson Capt. Jeff Davis said the flights of Russian strategic bombers were all conducted in a safe and professional manner with deference toward US airspace.
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