Video captures close encounter between Russian jet and U.S. F-16 near Alaska

Military officials have released new video showing a Russian fighter jet flying dangerously close to a U.S. F-16 near Alaska on September 23. The incident occurred as the U.S. jet was intercepting the Russian aircraft, which approached within feet of it. This encounter follows a series of Russian military activities near Alaska, including joint drills with China. Recently, eight Russian military planes and four naval vessels were reported close to U.S. airspace, although none entered it. U.S. military leaders condemned the Russian jet's actions as unsafe and unprofessional. The incident has prompted calls for increased U.S. military presence in Alaska and the Arctic to address rising tensions.