05.03.2026 20:01
The North American Aerospace Defense Command detected and began tracking two Russian Tu-142 bombers while operating in the Alaska and Canada air defense identification zone. The statement noted that the United States and Canada had launched a number of fighter jets to detect, track, and intercept the Russian aircraft.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced that it detected two Tu-142 aircraft belonging to Russia operating in the Alaska and Canada air defense identification zones (ADIZ).
FIGHTER JETS CHASED RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT
Following the flight in international airspace, a large number of fighter jets belonging to the United States and Canada took off as a precaution to monitor military activity in the region.
F-35s TOOK OFF
The statement indicated that the Russian aircraft were closely monitored and that the operation was managed professionally. NORAD officials emphasized that the identification and prevention processes for all aircraft in the region were carried out meticulously to ensure security.
The statement noted that F-35s from the U.S. Air Force, 2 F-22s, 4 KC-135R/Ts, one E-3 AWACS, 2 Canadian CF-18s, and one CC-150 tanker aircraft were sent to the area.