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Russian bombers intercepted off Alaska coast by USAF F-22 stealth fighters
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:45 am
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:45 am
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Four Russian “Bear” bombers were intercepted off the coast of Alaska for the second time in a week, NORAD said Wednesday. The Russian bombers remained in international airspace but came within 40 miles of the coast of Alaska before they were intercepted by U.S. Air Force F-22 stealth fighter jets.
“The Russian military aircraft came within 32 nautical miles [37 miles] of Alaskan shores,” NORAD said in a tweet. “However, remained in international airspace and at no time did they enter United States sovereign airspace.”
According to NORAD, they intercepted two formations of Russian aircraft. The first consisted of two Tu-95 bombers, accompanied by two Su-35 fighter jets, who were supported by an A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft. The second formation included two Tu-95 bombers supported by an A-50 aircraft.
Earlier Wednesday, the Russian defense ministry released a video that purportedly showed the bombers’ actions. The interception by the U.S. Air Force F-22 jets can also be seen.
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“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, NORAD constantly monitors the northern approaches to our nations and our operations make it clear that we will conduct homeland defense efforts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.”
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Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:46 am to goofball
This happens all the time
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:46 am to goofball
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“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, NORAD constantly monitors the northern approaches to our nations and our operations make it clear that we will conduct homeland defense efforts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.”
Well no shite.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:46 am to goofball
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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, NORAD constantly monitors the northern approaches to our nations and our operations make it clear that we will conduct homeland defense efforts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.”
Well I sure as frick hope so.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:47 am to goofball
This happens all the time
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:48 am to goofball
Nada burger
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:48 am to goofball
"Invade Russia!!!!" John Bolton
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:48 am to J Murdah
they were just wondering how your mom an 'em were durrin
This post was edited on 6/18/20 at 11:49 am
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:48 am to J Murdah
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This happens all the time
This x100000
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:48 am to goofball
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On Sunday, three American B-52 bombers from Louisiana were dispatched to Alaska for a bomber task force deployment, according to the Air Force. And in recent days, U.S. nuclear-capable bombers have flown near Russia.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:48 am to goofball
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“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, NORAD constantly monitors the northern approaches to our nations and our operations make it clear that we will conduct homeland defense efforts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.”
Thanks, Captain Obvious.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:49 am to goofball
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supported by an A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:49 am to goofball
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that we will conduct homeland defense efforts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.”
oh frick us. there are 366 days this year!! what day will we not defend our homeland?
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:50 am to goofball
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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic
Did anyone really expect NORAD to get a day off for this imaginary Mickey Mouse pandemic? That's stupid even by the standards of 2020.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:50 am to goofball
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Russian bombers intercepted off Alaska coast by USAF F-22 stealth fighters
So another day on the Alaskan coast?
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:51 am to BregmansWheelbarrow
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Well I sure as frick hope so.
No shite. "Hey guys, due to Covid we're taking every other Friday off."
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:51 am to Breadstick Gun
Most likely testing to see and train on what the F-22 looks like on their radar.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:52 am to goofball
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stealth fighters
So they never even knew they were intercepted.
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:52 am to goofball
yeah man, this aint news...stop with these posts
Posted on 6/18/20 at 11:53 am to goofball
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“However, remained in international airspace and at no time did they enter United States sovereign airspace.”
So why is this a story? Explain like I’m a child
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