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U.S. F-35 Intercepts Russian Su-35 in Alaskan Standoff

4/4/2025

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A dramatic video captures a tense face-off between a Russian Su-35 Flanker-E and a U.S. Air Force F-35A over Alaska. On February 18, 2025, NORAD confirmed the interception of Russian aircraft, highlighting the rising frequency of such encounters. As military operations intensify in the region, the threat of dangerous collisions looms ever larger.

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A dramatic video captures a tense face-off between a Russian Su-35 Flanker-E and a U.S. Air Force F-35A over Alaska. On February 18, 2025, NORAD confirmed the interception of Russian aircraft, highlighting the rising frequency of such encounters. As military operations intensify in the region, the threat of dangerous collisions looms ever larger.