Mystery in the Skies: 5 US ‘Doomsday Planes’ Spotted as CIA Chief Makes Secret Moscow Trip
What Happened
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow for meetings with Russian officials, marking his first known Russia trip as CIA chief. Around the same time, flight trackers and social media users highlighted multiple US military command-and-control aircraft, often dubbed “doomsday planes,” operating in US airspace, triggering speculation about heightened readiness. However, officials have not linked the aircraft activity to Ratcliffe’s visit or any specific crisis.
Key Takeaways
The confirmed news is Ratcliffe’s rare Moscow visit amid strained US-Russia relations and stalled Ukraine diplomacy. Claims connecting the aircraft movements to an imminent military escalation remain unverified.