Russian Il-96-300PU aircraft in Alaska to be protected by American fifth-generation F-22 and F-35 fighters

The region has two major US Air Force bases — Elmendorf-Richardson and Fairbanks

The Russian government aircraft Il-96-300PU will be protected by US Air Force fighters on approach to Alaska, Newsweek was told by retired Royal Canadian Air Force Major General Scott Clancy.

Il-96
Il-96

The officer recalled that two major US Air Force bases are located in Alaska — Elmendorf-Richardson and Fairbanks.

In addition to the latest fifth-generation F-22 and F-35 fighters, these sites also house E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) long-range radar detection aircraft.

Il-96 is a Soviet wide-body long-haul aircraft. The Il-96-300 modification is used by the "Russia" special flight detachment for important government transportation.

On the morning of August 15, the media reported that the first Il-96-300PU aircraft had already arrived in Alaska ahead of the Russia-US summit.

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