Russia Intercepts US Bomber Planes Over Arctic Region

Russian fighter jets were scrambled to intercept two US Air Force B-52H strategic bombers as they attempted to cross into Russian airspace over the Barents Sea. According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the crews of the Russian fighters identified the aerial target as a pair of US Air Force B-52H strategic bombers. The incident marks an escalation in tensions between the two nations, with Moscow accusing the United States of using reconnaissance drone flights over neutral waters. This is not the first time Russia has responded aggressively to US military exercises in recent months, highlighting growing concerns about the increasingly assertive nature of Russian military actions.