Russian Su-35 intercepted U.S. F-16 near Alaska in unsafe and unprofessional manner, per NORAD.

NORAD recently released a video of an unsafe encounter between a Russian Su-35 fighter jet and a U.S. F-16 near Alaska, where the Russian aircraft came alarmingly close, prompting condemnation from U.S. military officials. The incident occurred while tracking Russian bombers in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, but all aircraft remained in international airspace. NORAD described the maneuver as "unsafe and unprofessional," reflecting ongoing tensions.

September 30, 2024
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