Shadows in the Arctic Sky: Russian Warplanes Return to Alaska Amidst International Volatility

For the third time in approximately a month and the ninth instance this year, Russian warplanes were detected operating in the vicinity of Alaska, prompting a rapid response from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). U.S. fighter jets were scrambled to identify and intercept the Russian aircraft in an incident that unfolded on Wednesday, underscoring the persistent aerial activity in a region of significant strategic importance.