Video shows Russian Su-35 performing unsafe maneuver near Alaska during F-16 intercept

A video has emerged showing a Russian Su-35 performing an unsafe maneuver while escorting a Tu-95 bomber near Alaska on September 23, 2024. The incident involved the Su-35 turning sharply toward a U.S. F-16, which was scrambled to intercept the Russian aircraft. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracked four Russian military planes in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone. While such Russian activity is common and not deemed a threat, this particular maneuver has been criticized as unprofessional and dangerous. This incident follows a history of similar encounters involving Russian and U.S. military aircraft. Previous incidents have often involved aggressive maneuvers, but this event stands out due to its potential risks, echoing past dangerous interactions between military aircraft.