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F-16s Intercept Russian II-20s Near Alaska on Two Straight Days
NORAD tracked and intercepted a Russian IL-20 surveillance plane for over an hour in the Alaskan ADIZ, confirming the flight posed no threat to U.S. or Canadian airspace.
- On August 21, 2025, NORAD detected and intercepted a Russian IL-20 COOT surveillance plane flying within the Alaskan ADIZ.
- This interception resulted from recurring Russian military flights through the ADIZ, which serves as a buffer zone beginning 12 nautical miles from U.S. sovereign airspace for national security purposes.
- NORAD dispatched two F-16 fighters, a KC-135 refueling tanker, and an E-3 Sentry aircraft to visually identify and track the Russian IL-20, which remained outside U.S. and Canadian territorial airspace throughout the operation.
- NORAD noted that Russian flights near the Alaskan ADIZ happen frequently and do not pose a security threat, highlighting that its comprehensive detection systems enable military officials to respond as needed.
- The incident highlights NORAD's readiness to detect and respond to foreign military aircraft near North America, confirming persistent Russian surveillance flights near Alaska without breaching sovereign airspace.
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