Air Force Times

Two formations of Russian bombers were intercepted by F-22 Raptor fighters Wednesday after they entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, North American Aerospace Defense Command said.

In a series of tweets, NORAD said that both formations consisted of a pair of Russian Tu-95 “Bear” bombers. The first, which were accompanied by two Su-35 fighter jets and an A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft, came within 20 nautical miles of Alaska, NORAD said.

The second formation, which also included an A-50, came within 32 nautical miles of Alaska, NORAD said.

NORAD said both formations remained in international airspace at all times, and did not enter the United States’ airspace.

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