Video: Russian military aircraft performs dangerous maneuver during interception in Alaska. Image @NORADCommand
On September 23, 2024, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) aircraft safely and controlledly intercepted Russian military aircraft that entered the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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However, one of the Russian planes, a Su-35, executed a maneuver deemed “unsafe and unprofessional,” according to General Gregory Guillot.
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“The behavior of a Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and put everyone at risk – not what you would expect from a professional air force,” Guillot said in an official statement.
The incident has raised concerns about escalating tensions between the United States and Russia, particularly regarding Russian military presence near American borders, especially in Alaska’s sensitive airspace. NORAD emphasized, however, that their aircraft acted safely and with discipline throughout the operation.
The ADIZ is an internationally recognized area where countries monitor aircraft approaching their airspace to identify potential threats. Incidents involving Russian military planes in this region are frequent, and NORAD continues to maintain strict vigilance.
As of now, Russian authorities have not issued a statement regarding the incident.
Source and images: North American Aerospace Defense Command. X @NORADCommand. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
