US intercepts Russian bombers, fighter jets off the coast of Alaska
By Ryan Browne, CNN
Updated 8:12 AM ET, Wed May 22, 2019
Washington (CNN)US F-22 stealth jets intercepted four Russian bombers and two Russian Su-35 fighter jets off the coast of Alaska on Monday, according to a statement from North American Aerospace Defense Command.
The Russian nuclear capable long-range bombers flew into the Air Defense Identification Zone, which extends approximately 200 miles off Alaska's western coast.
The Russian bomber flights are seen by US military officials as part of Moscow's effort to train its military for a potential crisis while simultaneously sending a message of strength to adversaries.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/21/politics/russian-bombers-alaska-intercept/index.html
