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. .
Ledwidge suggests that the incursions
could also be meant to serve as a reminder
of Russia's air force capabilities. .
'Newsweek' reports that NORAD has recorded
an average of between six and seven Russian
military aircraft intercepts every year since 2007. .
'Newsweek' reports that NORAD has recorded
an average of between six and seven Russian
military aircraft intercepts every year since 2007.