NORAD Intercepts Russian Military Aircraft Near Alaska

Two Russian aircraft were tracked and intercepted in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on September 11, 2024.

The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian sovereign airspace.
NORAD stated that this activity is routine and not considered a threat.
U.S. and Canadian fighter jets had previously intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers in July 2024.
The Alaska ADIZ is a defined stretch of international airspace where aircraft must identify themselves for national security.
The Arctic region has seen increased military activity from Russia and China, partly due to melting ice caps opening new shipping lanes.