Russian Incursions Near , US/Canada Airspace , Raise Alarm.
According to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Russian aircraft have made at least four incursions near U.S. airspace since the start of 2023.
'Newsweek' reports that the news comes as tensions between the United States and Russia have risen amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
'Newsweek' reports that the news comes as tensions between the United States and Russia have risen amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
On July 3, four Russian aircraft entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), the latest of several incidents to occur in recent months.
NORAD, which is made up of both U.S. and Canadian forces, said that the Russian aircraft did not infringe on U.S. or Canadian airspace.
According to a U.S. Defense Department spokesperson, Russian activity in the ADIZ , "occurs regularly, and we do not view this activity as a threat.".
According to a U.S. Defense Department spokesperson, Russian activity in the ADIZ , "occurs regularly, and we do not view this activity as a threat.".
NORAD added that the ADIZ is international airspace, but it , "requires the ready identification, location and control of all aircraft in the interest of national security.".
'Newsweek' reports that the aerospace force declined to specify what type of aircraft was involved in the most recent incident.
According to Frank Ledwidge, a former British military officer, the repeated incursions may be an attempt to probe U.S. air defenses in the region.
Ledwidge suggests that the incursions could also be meant to serve as a reminder of Russia's air force capabilities.
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Ledwidge suggests that the incursions could also be meant to serve as a reminder of Russia's air force capabilities.
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'Newsweek' reports that NORAD has recorded an average of between six and seven Russian military aircraft intercepts every year since 2007.
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'Newsweek' reports that NORAD has recorded an average of between six and seven Russian military aircraft intercepts every year since 2007.
