Russian nuclear-capable bombers intercepted by US aircraft near Alaska

[SAINT THOMAS]

The first Russian formation consisted of two Tu-95 bombers, accompanied by two Su-35 fighter jets and an A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft, which came within 20 nautical miles of Alaskan shores, according to NORAD.

The second Russian formation consisted of two Tu-95 bombers supported by an A-50 and came within 32 nautical miles of Alaskan shores.

 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/russian-nuclear-capable-bombers-intercepted-by-u-s-aircraft-near-alaska-report

[Puchaiyank]

Just tourist getting a glimpse of Alaska in the summer...

[Kwasaki]

1 hour ago, SAINT THOMAS said:

and came within 32 nautical miles of Alaskan shores.

30 miles from the 2mile limit I guess so Ok.

[geriatrickid]

39 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

30 miles from the 2mile limit I guess so Ok.

The US  territory starts at 12 nautical miles (approx. 22 km)

32 nautical miles is about 59 KM.

[Rimmer]

And this has to do with Thailand because?

 

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