Posted on Aug 17, 2018

2 Russian supersonic nuclear bombers flew near Alaska for the 'first time in history'

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Two Tupolev Tu-160 Russian supersonic long-range nuclear bombers conducted drills in an area near Alaska "for the first time in history," demonstrating that Russia can deploy heavy bombers close to the US, the Russian Ministry of Defense revealed Thursday.

2 Russian supersonic nuclear bombers flew near Alaska for the 'first time in history'

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LTC Greg Henning

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Testing the limits again!

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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter

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Seems they are back on line with cold War type activity again.

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If they violate US Airspace, it is a threat to national security. After we force down or splash a few, they will get the message. The Russian Bear only understands force. They will not start a nuclear conflict over piddly s_it like this, despite their saber rattling.

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2 Russian supersonic nuclear bombers flew near Alaska for the 'first time in history'

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