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U.S. Air Force Releases Intercept Images of Russian Aircraft Near Alaska

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has published photos showing Russian Tu-95 bombers accompanied by Su-35 fighter jets entering the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). According to NORAD’s statement, U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the approaching aircraft. The operation was also supported by an E-3 Sentry early warning aircraft and four KC-135 refueling…