( CNN ) -- Russian bombers were in international waters when Canadian jets intercepted them . Canada scrambled the F-18 fighter planes from NORAD in Ottawa Airport . Russian planes identified as TU-95 Bear aircraft , NORAD spokesman says . ` ` It was a routine operation , '' Russian Embassy spokesman in Ottawa says .
Russian bombers were in international waters when Canadian jets intercepted them . Canada scrambled the F-18 fighter planes from NORAD in Ottawa Airport . Russian planes identified as TU-95 Bear aircraft , NORAD spokesman says . ` ` It was a routine operation , '' Russian Embassy spokesman in Ottawa says .