In a period of heightened tensions between Russia and the United States, an American F-16 intercepts a Russian Su-35 over the strategically significant airspace of Alaska. As these global powers push the boundaries, the Su-35 executes unexpected maneuvers, intensifying the situation by the second. An American F-16 has intercepted the Russian Su-35, but then something unexpected happened... On September 23, 2024, a routine interception in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) took an unexpected and dangerous turn. While an American F-16 from the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, based at Eielson Air Force Base, was tracking a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber, an unforeseen event occurred: a Russian Su-35, escorting the bomber formation, suddenly performed a “headbutting” maneuver. This risky action, where the Russian jet crossed at high speed directly in front of the F-16’s nose, caused immediate confusion and tension. The American pilot, whose reaction was clearly audible in the cockpit recording, had to make an abrupt move to avoid a dangerous situation. #usnavy #fighterjet #alaska --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This channel is intended for entertainment, informative, and educational purposes only. The content presented does not reflect the official positions, policies, or viewpoints of any naval forces, including but not limited to the US Navy, Royal Navy, Chinese Navy, or any other military branches from various countries. Some videos may depict hypothetical or speculative scenarios and should not be interpreted as factual representations of actual events. The use of visual material from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) or other military organizations from any country does not imply endorsement or sponsorship by these entities." We strive to comply with YouTube’s Fair Use copyright guidelines by appropriately crediting all sources. If you believe any content has been used without proper attribution, please reach out to us via our contact email.