Two CF-18s were scrambled after North American early-warning air defences spotted two TU-95 aircraft approaching Alaskan and Canadian airspace on Thursday. OTTAWA—Canadian fighter jets have intercepted Russian bombers off Canada’s northern coast for the first time in more than two years, as relations between Moscow and the West continue to worsen. Stadnyk said the Russians never entered Canadian or American airspace, and acted “professionally and safely” before returning to their home base. The incident marked the first time since December 2014 that Canadian fighter jets have been scrambled to intercept Russian military aircraft flying in the Far North. Article Continued BelowIt was also the fourth time in as many days that Russian aircraft have been spotted approaching North American airspace.

Source: thestar April 22, 2017 03:33 UTC