In a significant development, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has intercepted two fighter jets from Russia and China, just as President Joe Biden was set to address the nation for the first time since announcing his decision not to run for re-election in 2024.
According to a statement from NORAD, the intercept occurred on July 24, 2024, when two Russian TU-95 and two PRC H-6 military aircraft were detected operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). The US and Canada responded by dispatching fighter jets to conduct the intercept, which remained in international airspace and did not pose a threat to American or Canadian sovereignty.
The intercept was carried out in accordance with standard procedures, and the Russian and Chinese aircraft remained within international airspace at all times. Despite the presence of military aircraft from two major world powers, NORAD characterized the incident as non-threatening, indicating that the situation was under control and did not pose a risk to national security.
