Skip to content

U.S. Officials: Russian, U.S. Military Aircraft Close Calls ‘Nearly Every Week’

NBC News reports that “a U.S. military aircraft had a close call with a Russian military fighter jet earlier this month over Syria as tensions between America and Moscow continue to escalate.”

“According to the general in charge of the air war over Iraq and Syria, Russian military aircraft intercept U.S. military planes nearly every week.”

“Lieutenant General Jeff Harrigian, the commander of U.S. Air Force Central Command, described the October 17 incident as ‘middle of the night, probably somewhere around midnight.'”

Recent Stories

Trump taps Hegseth, veteran and Fox News host, to head DOD

Democrats enter lame-duck race to confirm Biden judicial picks

Trump turns to GOP defenders Stefanik, Rubio for diplomatic posts

GOP considers handing Trump a path around Senate confirmations

Zeldin, Trump’s pick as EPA head, was a bit player on environment

Trump selects immigration enforcers for key administration roles