Russian Bombers Nosing Around Canadian Airspace

(Labrador, Canada) Two Russian TU-95 long-range bombers were intercepted Wednesday as they tried to probe Canadian airspace east of Labrador. The bombers were met by two Canadian CF-18 fighter jets.

According to Defense Minister Peter McKay, the Russians were within the 300-mile buffer zone claimed by Canada but they didn't enter sovereign airspace.

The fighter jets escorted the bombers until they turned northeast and back toward home.

Arguably, the Russians were gathering intelligence regarding electronic defenses and armed response times. As to why they need that information is not known.