Russian Incursions Near , US/Canada Airspace , Raise Alarm.<br />According to the North American Aerospace Defense <br />Command (NORAD), Russian aircraft have made at least <br />four incursions near U.S. airspace since the start of 2023.<br />'Newsweek' reports that the news comes <br />as tensions between the United States and Russia <br />have risen amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.<br />'Newsweek' reports that the news comes <br />as tensions between the United States and Russia <br />have risen amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.<br />On July 3, four Russian aircraft entered the Alaskan <br />Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), the latest <br />of several incidents to occur in recent months.<br />NORAD, which is made up of both U.S. and <br />Canadian forces, said that the Russian aircraft <br />did not infringe on U.S. or Canadian airspace.<br />According to a U.S. Defense Department <br />spokesperson, Russian activity in the ADIZ , "occurs regularly, and we do not <br />view this activity as a threat.".<br />According to a U.S. Defense Department <br />spokesperson, Russian activity in the ADIZ , "occurs regularly, and we do not <br />view this activity as a threat.".<br />NORAD added that the ADIZ is international airspace, but it , "requires the ready identification, location and control <br />of all aircraft in the interest of national security.".<br />'Newsweek' reports that the aerospace force declined to specify what type of aircraft was involved in the most recent incident.<br />According to Frank Ledwidge, a former British <br />military officer, the repeated incursions may be <br />an attempt to probe U.S. air defenses in the region.<br />Ledwidge suggests that the incursions <br />could also be meant to serve as a reminder<br />of Russia's air force capabilities. .<br />Ledwidge suggests that the incursions <br />could also be meant to serve as a reminder<br />of Russia's air force capabilities. .<br />'Newsweek' reports that NORAD has recorded <br />an average of between six and seven Russian <br />military aircraft intercepts every year since 2007. .<br />'Newsweek' reports that NORAD has recorded <br />an average of between six and seven Russian <br />military aircraft intercepts every year since 2007.
