Russian nuclear bombers were spotted flying near Alaska this week. The bombers were escorted by fighter jets, floating just outside of U.S. and Canadian airspace. This is the second such sighting since June, sparking the attention of American military jets.

Major Beth Smith, of the U.S. Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), has said "Over the past week, NORAD has visually identified Russian aircraft operating in and around the U.S. air defense identification zones." There have been about 16 Russian forays in the Alaskan and north Canadian area in the last 10 days.

It is not entirely uncommon to see Russian planes in this airspace, however, the increased number of such planes seems to be triggering some concern amongst the aviation military community, particularly given the increased tension in Ukraine. Smith referred to this number of forays as "a spike in activity."

Smith noted that these were training missions, though a spy plane and anti-submarine plane were spotted among the bombers. However, another defense official told the Washington Free Beacon they believe this is more than just a training flight. The official stated "[Russian strategic nuclear forces appear to be] trying to test our air defense reactions, or our command and control systems. These are not just training missions."


http://news.yahoo.com/russian-nuclear-bombers-keep-roaming-closer-u-airspace-145055700.html

That is what i called show of strength. The same way the US fly their bomber over the disputed island near China and Japan. Despite China place a "No fly zone" they still stubbornly fly their jet over the Island. God don catch them now . I am so happy to be alive in the 21st century! Watching the America empire, their influence crumbled would be a pleasurable event. They did this for the Soviet Union but as they say "Nemesis would surely catch up with you".

Go Putin!! Go!!!
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Its standard procedure from the russian to fly close to Alaska during train mission. The yanks are the ones flaring the situation.https://www.nairaland.com/1843836/us-confirmed-spy-jet-fleeing

Dnt mess wt America,Russia must pay one way or d other
3rd world war activated I pity Africa

That's putin collating data. Testing the US air defence system.

no cause for alarm

How do you mark airspace? before you rant, I know what it is. Just think the world is crazy

Demburrows: That's putin collating datas. Testing the US air defence system.

He is now ready for war. Putin would not sit back and watch Russia crumbled again just like the Soviet Union. He would drag his enemies down with him this time. Africa should be ready to take the wheel,The super powers are falling......

i tink apc has smtin to say abt dat

Nice spot to pick a fight... And not Europe.

Europe loves Putin, let them take their nuclear war fight to Alaska and Siberia.

Darn! And the Russian land based nuclear bombs are more potent than America's lool.

May the best win - winner takes all.

SWEET RUSSIA, anyone that Bleep up the Evil US Government is my MAN.

cirmuell: How do you mark airspace? the world is crazy

some1 shld ansa dis guy

This people don't have ebola.
But they have ebomber

nothing to worry about here

if they like the should bomb themselves to wasteland, new super powers will emerge

If this is a "football match" US will always win, home and away. BUT.......

Making front page nowadays is just a common thing.......

#pray for Nigeria#

Let's see how this goes.


#siddonlookmodeactivated.

Very sad, man is just on destruction path. So much knowledge yet no wisdom.

At the mention of Russia every Yank shall fear








US ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ANYTHING TO TARNISH RUSSIAN IMAGE.

...i don't plan to make any sense..just wanna comment nd get dem likes!!!!

Estimable: Making front page nowadays is just a common thing.......

#pray for Nigeria#

was surprised too.

The Russian military has admitted they have flown in that area. They told ITAR-TASS, "all flights were scheduled in advance and were made in strict compliance with the international rules of using airspace without trespassing the borders of other countries."

My Dislike for USA is getting more and more...so insecure!!

MAD (mutual assured destruction ) inevitable

Idrismusty97: That is what i called show of strength. The same way the US fly their bomber over the disputed island near China and Japan. Despite China place a "No fly zone" they still stubbornly fly their jet over the Island. God don catch them now . I am so happy to be alive in the 21st century! Watching the America empire, their influence crumbled would be a pleasurable event. They did this for the Soviet Union but as they say "Nemesis would surely catch up with you".

Go Putin!! Go!!!
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bros, if you know how many humans and animals died during the world war 1 and world war 2 respectively, you would have gone in your quit to pray that God should not allow this happen in your generation.



America is very civilized, we believe in diplomacy, not like Russia. we've been at the centre to resolve the crisis in the middle east as a guardian of freedom to the people and the American way of life.

Russia is a small country and too small to be
ended by the US in 24hrs. the numbers of the US
army+marine+air force+ navy is more than the
size of the Russian population

America is the only country in the world that has fought 2 war simultaneously and still conquered.
note: the US army creed never accepts defeat and never quit.

God is good, that was why he made Obama for this time. if it were Bush's administration, the US would had since invaded Russia , take over her oil and leave Putin on the run to take asylum from one of the G6 countries. thank God Obama believes in peace talk to war.


as dumb a'ss as putin, he gave a sanction that his people would suffer most, more than the sanctioned . seriously putin would be better off in the rehab .

war is ugly, so as Russia
peace is beautiful , just like America.




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I'm talking about the 21st century and super world power, and some folks are talking back to the 19th century and past glory.

for those quoting me,
I repeat, Russia is a small country, even fewer than Nigeria. isolated landmass doesn't count , this ain't geography, this is real life

Ibnsultan: Its standard procedure from the russian to fly close to Alaska during train mission. The yanks are the ones flaring the situation.https://www.nairaland.com/1843836/us-confirmed-spy-jet-fleeing

The yanks are running scared

putin putin putin! how many times

what are u people talking about self?

Checks & balances between two powerful nations.

This is why I like Russia, they fear no one.