Aircraft Losses during Ukraine-Russia war

Overview

Record of all aircraft losses that have occurred since the beginning of the Ukraine-Russia 2022 conflict, encompassing fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and drones. Each entry is documented with details including the date of loss, the number of aircraft involved, the specific model, and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Cumulative Aircraft Losses

Monthly Losses

Aircrafts losses by country

Country Aircraft lost
🇷🇺 Russia 249
🇺🇦 Ukraine 221

Losses by Type

Top aircrafts models lost

Model Category Number lost
Mi-8 Military Helicopter 81
Su-25 Combat Aircraft 65
Ka-52 Military Helicopter 50
MiG-29 Combat Aircraft 49
Su-24 Combat Aircraft 41
Su-34 Combat Aircraft 29
Su-27 Combat Aircraft 28
Mi-24 Military Helicopter 18
Mi-24/35 Military Helicopter 15
Mi-28 Military Helicopter 12

Full records of aircrafts losses

Date Force Aircraft Type Model Number Description
March 15, 2023 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-25 1 Shot down by Ukrainian Forces near Bakhmut and crashed in Zaitseve; the pilot ejected.
March 10, 2023 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-27 1 Damaged in a partisan attack on Uglovoye airfield in Primorsky Krai, Russia.
March 6, 2023 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Ka-52 1 Wreckage found by Russian soldiers in the area of Vuhledar, Donetsk Oblast.
March 3, 2023 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-34 1 Lost due to a friendly fire incident over Yenakiieve, Donetsk Oblast.
March 1, 2023 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-25 1 Crashed somewhere in Ukraine; the pilot ejected and was evacuated.
March 1, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Combat Su-24 1 Shot down near Bakhmut; both crewmembers were killed.
Feb. 23, 2023 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-25 1 Su-25SM crashed in the Belgorod region due to a technical malfunction while returning to base after combat mission.
Feb. 18, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Shot down by Wagner forces near Bakhmut.
Feb. 14, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Wreck filmed from another helicopter, circumstances unclear.
Feb. 13, 2023 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-24 1 Su-24M damaged by a MANPADS strike over Bakhmut, but landed back at base.
Feb. 13, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Combat MiG-29 1 Shot down while intercepting Shahed-136 loitering munition near Pishchanka, Vinnytsia Oblast; the pilot ejected.
Feb. 13, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Navy Helicopter Mi-8 1 Mi-8MSB-V damaged under unknown circumstances, spotted during transport.
Feb. 7, 2023 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Mi-24/35 1 Mi-24VM damaged, then destroyed on the ground by Ukrainian forces in Tkarivka, Kharkiv.
Jan. 31, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Army Aviation Helicopter Mi-2 1 Crashed near Poltava, killing both crew members.
Jan. 31, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Army Aviation Helicopter Mi-8 1 Lost near Novodarivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Jan. 30, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Carrying ammunition, was shot down in Novodarivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Jan. 27, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Combat Su-25 1 Shot down by an enemy jet fighter near Kramatorsk.
Jan. 25, 2023 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-34 1 Wreckage was found in Ukraine.
Jan. 18, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter EC225 1 EC225 Super Puma carrying Ukrainian government officials, crashed into a nursery and residential building in Brovary, Kyiv.
Jan. 7, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Combat MiG-29 1 Destroyed near Kurakhove, Donetsk, likely shot down by friendly fire.
Jan. 6, 2023 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Combat Su-25 1 Shot down by a MANPAD over Bakhmut.
Dec. 20, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Ka-52 1 Reportedly shot down in a friendly fire incident in Zaporizhzhia Oblast; the pilots likely survived.
Dec. 19, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Was recorded shot down in Tonenkoye, near Donetsk during combat.
Dec. 11, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Lost in Ukrainian controlled Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast after turning on its side and crashing during an unguided missile attack.
Dec. 9, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-25 1 Su-25SM damaged after an emergency gear-up landing at Primorsko-Akhtarsk Air Base.
Dec. 5, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Bomber Tu-22M 1 Suffered damage in a long-range drone attack against Dyagilevo air base.
Dec. 5, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Bomber Tu-95 1 Suffered damage in a long-range drone attack against Dyagilevo air base.
Dec. 4, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Ka-52 1 Was shot down by the Ukrainian Dnieper anti-aircraft missile brigade, killing both pilots.
Dec. 4, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-24 1 Su-24M remains were found near Klesheyevka; both pilots died.
Nov. 30, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Mi-8MTS remains were recorded in Zaporihzia, Ukraine; date of the shootdown is unknown, the crew likely survived.
Nov. 18, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Ka-52 1 Remains were found in Kherson, Ukraine.
Nov. 18, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter Mi-24 1 Mi-24P remains were recorded in Ukraine; date of the shootdown is unknown.
Nov. 13, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Mi-24/35 1 Previously captured at the Kherson Airport in Russian markings, were recaptured by Ukrainian forces.
Nov. 13, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Previously captured at the Kherson Airport in Russian markings, were recaptured by Ukrainian forces.
Nov. 11, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Reportedly lost with three of its crew after being hit by a MANPAD during a mission in Donetsk.
Oct. 31, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Ka-52 2 Two were damaged at Pskov Airport near the Latvian border, likely by Ukrainian saboteurs.
Oct. 31, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Operated by Wagner Group, Mi-8 MTKO shot down by Ukrainian forces near Spirne, Donetsk Oblast; the loss was recorded in video.
Oct. 31, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Crashed in Ukrainian controlled Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast.
Oct. 30, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Mi-24/35 1 Remains found in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Oct. 20, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Ka-52 1 Remains found in Ukraine, probably downed in the summer; both crew members were killed.
Oct. 18, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Remains discovered in Ukraine, likely lost in March 2022.
Oct. 17, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-34 1 Crashed into a residential building in Yeysk during a training flight, caused by an engine fire due to a bird strike.
Oct. 13, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Helicopter Mi-8 1 Mi-8MSB remains discovered in Ukraine.
Oct. 12, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Combat MiG-29 1 Lost while intercepting Shahed-136 drones; shrapnel struck the cockpit, forcing ejection.
Oct. 12, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Combat Su-24 1 Su-24M shot down by an enemy missile after returning from a mission; one pilot died.
Oct. 12, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Force Combat Su-27 1 Lost over Shishatsk; the pilot died.
Oct. 9, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-24 1 Reportedly crash-landed in a field and caught fire, possibly due to a technical malfunction.
Oct. 9, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-25 1 Crashed in an accident near Millerovo airfield.
Oct. 8, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Helicopter Ka-52 1 Remains found in Kherson Oblast; loss circumstances unknown.
Oct. 2, 2022 🇷🇺 Russian Air Force Combat Su-34 1 Remains were discovered by Ukrainian forces near Lyman.
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