Russian military aircraft, including two Tu-95 bombers, two Su-35 fighter jets, and one A-50 aircraft, were monitored by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) while operating in the identification zone near Alaska. NORAD clarified that these aircraft did not violate U.S. or Canadian airspace, as they remained in international airspace. Regular activity of Russian military aircraft in this identification zone is noted by NORAD, which does not consider it a significant threat.

The identification zone serves to differentiate between national and international airspace, allowing countries to monitor aircraft approaching their borders. Despite the regular presence of Russian aircraft, NORAD assures that there are multiple measures in place to protect airspace when necessary. The report emphasizes the ongoing nature of these flights, indicating a consistent strategy that Russia employs to assert its presence in the region, but not necessarily as a belligerent act.

Overall, while the surveillance and presence of Russian military aircraft close to North American borders may raise concerns, NORAD's assessment suggests that these operations are being managed effectively and do not currently pose a direct threat to U.S. or Canadian sovereignty.