Fifth Russian aircraft interception in a month, but experts not alarmed
A Russian Tu-95 Bomber being escorted by British forces in 2014. (Photo courtesy of U.K. Ministry of Defence)U.S. fighter jets intercepted Russian military aircraft on Wednesday afternoon, the fifth incident since mid-April.
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The latest incident bears some nuance: more planes than usual approached, all while Northern Edge, a massive military training exercise, is taking place on the other side of the state.
Still, military officials and analysts aren’t hitting the alarm button.
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