Russian and Chinese ships patrolled 'near Alaska' but were not 'a threat': US officials
U.S. Northern Command has confirmed Sunday that a Russian and Chinese naval formation patrolled near Alaska last week. A Russian and Chinese naval formation patrolled "near Alaska" last week but "was not considered a threat," U.S. Northern Command said Sunday. "Air and maritime assets under our commands conducted operations to assure the defense of the United States and Canada," a NORTHCOM statement to ABC News said, adding that "the patrol remained in international waters and was not considered a threat ." A U.S. official also told ABC News that the Pentagon had been tracking and expecting this patrol for several weeks, since well before the exercise began. Four U.S. destroyers and P-8 aircraft were also sent to shadow the patrol . The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on the formation. MORE: China releases TV documentary showcasing army's ability to attack Taiwan A warship and a helicopter from Russian navy are pictured after a...