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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Wed Sep 12, 2018, 10:07 PM Sep 2018

Russian bombers flew near Alaska, intercepted by Air Force jets, US military says

The U.S. military said Wednesday that two Russian nuclear-capable bombers escorted by two fighter jets flew near Alaska on Sept. 11th before being intercepted by a pair of Air Force F-22 stealth fighter jets, according to a statement by the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

The Russian formation never entered U.S. or Canadian airspace, according to the statement.

NORAD said the Russian bombers and fighter jets were intercepted “west of mainland Alaska” by the American fighter jets at 10 p.m. Tuesday, but did not give a more precise location.

It's the second time this month a pair of Russian bombers flew near Alaska.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/russian-bombers-flew-near-alaska-intercepted-by-air-force-jets-us-military-says/ar-BBNfMkR

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Russian bombers flew near Alaska, intercepted by Air Force jets, US military says (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2018 OP
Has Trump tweeted an apology to Russia for the interception yet? Marie Marie Sep 2018 #1
Putin's checking out his new acquisitions. denbot Sep 2018 #2
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