Russian bombers and fighter jets intercepted within 8 miles of US airspace

By Zach Halaschak

Published June 10, 2020 5:58pm ET

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Russian bombers and fighter jets intercepted within 8 miles of US airspace — In this Monday, March 9, 2020 photo released by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a Russian Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance aircraft, top right, is intercepted near the Alaska coastline. U.S. and Canadian aircraft intercepted and escorted two Russian jets that flew over the Beaufort Sea near the Alaska coastline, military officials said Tuesday. | (North American Aerospace Defense Command via AP)

Russian bombers and fighter jets came within miles of U.S. airspace, leading the United States to make two different interceptions.

Both incidents happened early Wednesday morning, according to North American Aerospace Defense Command.

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