Military Aviation Digest — Week 11, 2022
Week 11, 2022 · 14 Mar – 20 Mar 2022
Between 14 March and 20 March 2022, 9 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 9 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 7 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 5 events.
9events · 9lost/retired · 2countries · 7aircraft types
Tue
1
15 Mar
🇺🇦
-1
Mi-8
Ukraine
Wed
1
16 Mar
🇷🇺
-1
Ka-52
Russia
Fri
1
18 Mar
🇺🇦
-1
MiG-29
Ukraine
Sat
19 Mar
Sun
20 Mar
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | MiG-29 | -1 active |
Destroyed and damaged in a Russian missile strike on the Lviv State Aircraft Plant.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 17 Mar | 🇷🇺 Russia | Mi-24/35 | -1 active |
Mi-35M reportedly destroyed by Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 17 Mar | 🇷🇺 Russia | Su-27/30/35 | -1 active |
Su-30SM from 14th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment shot during a combat mission over Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 16 Mar | 🇷🇺 Russia | Ka-52 | -1 active |
Found destroyed in Mykolaiv region.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 15 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Mi-8 | -1 active |
Lost near Marinka by a Russian missile.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 14 Mar | 🇷🇺 Russia | Su-25 | -1 active |
Damaged by enemy fire, likely MANPADS, and managed to return to its base.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 14 Mar | 🇷🇺 Russia | Su-34 | -1 active |
Remains reported near Chernihiv; identified as Red 35, registration RF-95010.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 14 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | MiG-29 | -1 active |
Destroyed by Russian air defenses while fighting Russian aircraft near Zhytomyr.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 14 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-25 | -1 active |
Shot down by Russian forces in Volnovakha, Donbas region; the pilot was captured and later released in a prisoner swap.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 11 of 2022?
9 air force events were recorded between 14 March–20 March 2022, spanning 2 countries and 7 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
9 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 9 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 11 of 2022, with 5 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The MiG-29 was mentioned in 2 events during week 11 of 2022.