Military officials say two bombers and a refueling plane involved . They first flew near U.S. and then two were seen within 200 miles of U.S. . The planes never entered U.S. airspace , but did breach a coastal identification zone . The Russian planes were intercepted by U.S. fighter jets .
Military officials say four bombers and a refueling plane involved . They first flew near Alaska and then two were seen within 50 miles of California . The planes never entered U.S. airspace , but did breach a coastal identification zone . The Russian planes were intercepted by U.S. fighter jets .