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Countries usually respect each other's airspace, although this does not always happen and, therefore, there are some strange and complicated situations that can seriously endanger the integrity and security of a population. This is why what is known in US territory, more specifically in Alaska, represents an unexpected twist in its relations with the Russian Federation.
On April 14, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) became aware that around six Russian aircraft were flying within the so-called Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), about 463 kilometers from Shemya Island.
The complicated relationship between the US and Russia
It was not until April 19 that the events became known, thanks to the dissemination of the US Department of Defense itself, which announced the operation that launched US Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, and which were aimed at deterring Russian aircraft in an area between eastern Russia and western Alaska.
Among the intercepted aircraft were two Tu-95 'Bear H', long-range aircraft used in both nuclear and more traditional attacks. There was also a maritime patrol aircraft, an early warning aircraft and two multirole fighters.
It is reported that while all Russian aircraft remained within international airspace and did not cross the US and Canadian air 'borders', the presence of all the aircraft in an area so close to US territory poses a serious security risk. Each aircraft crossing the Alaskan ADIZ must identify itself and show its flight plan.