NORAD تعترض قاذفتين روسيتين وقاذفتين صينيتين قرب ألاسكا.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted two Russian TU-95 bombers and two Chinese H-6 jet bombers in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on July 24, 2024. NORAD, a joint organization of the United States and Canada based in Colorado, detected and tracked these aircraft in the zone, which acts as a buffer area between the national airspace of the two countries. NORAD clarified that all aircraft entering this zone require identification for national security reasons. The presence of the Russian and Chinese aircraft was not seen as a threat as they remained in international airspace and did not violate the sovereign airspace of the United States or Canada. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the joint patrols were conducted over the Chukchi, Bering Seas, and the North Pacific Ocean, focusing on interaction during the patrols. The Ministry of National Defense of China emphasized that the joint flight was not directed against a third party.
NORAD utilizes a multi-layered defense network, including fighter jets, satellites, and radars, to track and intercept aircraft. In 2021, the United States and Canada agreed to upgrade NORAD’s technical capabilities. The news about the interception near Alaska was first reported by Militarnyi.
ملخص الأخبار
- The incident occurred on July 24, 2024.
- NORAD fighters intercepted a Russian TU-95 bomber in the zone.
- The identification zone functions as a buffer between U.S. and Canada airspace.