U.S. deploys soldiers, rocket systems to Alaska island as Russian military activity ramps up in region

The U.S. military has deployed soldiers and rocket launchers to an island in Alaska amid increased Russian military activity near American territory. Russian planes and vessels have approached Alaska in recent weeks, but no breaches of U.S. airspace have occurred. The military is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond if necessary. Meanwhile, there have been previous instances of Russian and Chinese military drills near Alaska. The U.S. Coast Guard has also encountered Russian naval vessels in the region. Calls have been made for a larger military presence in the Aleutians to address the escalating tensions between the U.S., Russia, and China in the Arctic.