US releases video of intercepting Russian military aircraft near Alaska
Photo: Su-35 aircraft (Getty Images)
The US military has released video footage of the interception of Russian military aircraft near Alaska. The incident occurred on September 23, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
The video was recorded on September 23, 2024, when NORAD aircraft conducted a safe and disciplined interception of Russian military planes in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone.
"The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all – not what you’d see in a professional air force," the US Air Force said in a statement.
“On Sept 23, 2024, NORAD aircraft flew a safe and disciplined intercept of Russian Military Aircraft in the Alaska ADIZ. The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all – not what you’d see in a professional air force.” – Gen. Gregory Guillot pic.twitter.com/gXZj3Ndkag
— North American Aerospace Defense Command (@NORADCommand) September 30, 2024
It is worth noting that China previously announced plans to hold joint military exercises with Russia under the name North-Joint 2024. These exercises will take place in the air and sea spaces around the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk throughout September.
As NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated, Beijing's continued fueling of the war against Ukraine by maintaining ties with Russia could negatively impact China's interests and reputation.
