NATO scrambled two F-35s this week in the Arctic region, where jets intercepted Russian bombers and fighter planes, military officials said.

Two Norwegian jets rushed to respond after four Russian planes flew dangerously close to NATO airspace yesterday.

NATO countries detected two Russian Tu-95 bombers and two Su-33 fighter jets approaching Alliance airspace in the High North. They were intercepted by Norwegian F-35 fighter jets, according to NATO Air Command.