The North American Aerospace Defense Command (Norad) announced that it detected several Russian military aircraft operating off the coast of Alaska. This discovery was made late Thursday night Norwegian time and was reported by Reuters. The aircraft were flying in Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), an area beyond a state's territory where it requires aircraft to identify themselves to ensure safety and security in the airspace.

In response to the presence of these Russian military planes, Norad took immediate action by deploying multiple military aircraft to intercept and escort the aircraft out of the zone. While the Russian planes were operating in international airspace and did not enter U.S. or Canadian airspace, the situation draws attention to ongoing tensions between Russia and North America regarding military activities in the vicinity of Alaskan borders.

This incident highlights the importance of monitoring and securing national airspace and reflects the ongoing concerns about military posturing and provocation in the Arctic and North Pacific regions. As such operations can escalate geopolitical tensions, both Norad and the U.S. military remain vigilant in ensuring that such incidents are addressed promptly to maintain airspace security and sovereignty.