Russian military aircraft clums are circling in airspace near the borders of the American state of Alaska. This was stated by the head of the Northern Command of the United States (Northcom), General Air Force Glen Wang Herk, transfers Interfax.
According to him, the Russian military typically use several types of aircraft at once in the identification zone of Alaska aircraft and make several occasions. In this regard, the process of their interception has become more complex, said General.
he added that such an increase in the activity of Russia in the Arctic was due to the fact that competition was aggravated again between the world powers. “It is clear that Russia is trying to restore its influence on the world arena and show his capabilities. This is what happens. This is the competition of great powers,” Van Herk explained.
At the end of March, the American magazine The National Interest wrote that the B-1B Lancer strategic bombers and F-35 Lightning II fighters are preparing to fight with Russia in the Arctic. It was noted that they took part in a joint training flight from the coast of Iceland, Greenland and the United Kingdom, where the emergence of Russian warships and aircraft.