Russian fighter jet nearly collides with US F-16 near Alaska

On September 23, a Russian fighter jet flew dangerously close to a US F-16 near Alaska, as shown in a newly released video. This incident follows multiple Russian air incursions into the Alaska Air Defence Identification Zone. A US military officer criticized the Russian jet's actions as unsafe and unprofessional. The American F-16 was conducting a routine intercept when the encounter occurred. Russia has not yet responded to the incident. This close call comes after recent Russian military activities near Alaska, including joint drills with China. The US has expressed concerns about the growing military cooperation between Russia and China, particularly in the Arctic region.