NORAD Reports Three Russian Aircraft Incidents in Alaskan ADIZ This Last Week
According to NORAD, such activities occur on a regular basis and do not constitute a direct threat, though NORAD has only reported around 14 incidents in the last year.
NORTH AMERICA — Russian military aircraft have conducted operations in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) during the last week, including one on Sunday, prompting intercepts by North American Aerospace Defense Command forces on three occasions.
These incidents involved surveillance aircraft remaining in international airspace, with no entries into American or Canadian sovereign territory reported.
According to NORAD, such activities occur on a regular basis and do not constitute a direct threat, though NORAD has only reported around 14 incidents in the last year (from August 22, 2024, to August 24, 2025).
The pattern reflects ongoing monitoring efforts in the region, consistent with historical precedents of similar operations.