Military Aviation Digest — Week 12, 2022
Week 12, 2022 · 21 Mar – 27 Mar 2022
Between 21 March and 27 March 2022, 7 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 10 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 1 country and 6 aircraft types. Ukraine was the most active air force this week with 7 events.
7events · 10lost/retired · 1country · 6aircraft types
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Mi-2 | -3 active |
Captured at Kherson International Airport, later recaptured.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 25 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Mi-24 | -2 active |
Captured at Kherson International Airport, later recaptured.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 25 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Mi-8 | -1 active |
Captured by Russian forces at Kherson, then recaptured by Ukrainian forces in November.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 23 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | MiG-29 | -1 active |
Lost in air-to-air combat against Russian aircraft in Zhytomyr region.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 22 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-24 | -1 active |
Shot down by Russian forces near Izyum; one crewmember's body was found.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 22 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-25 | -1 active |
Heavily damaged in combat.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 21 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-24 | -1 active |
Lost near Pokrovsky district, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine; the pilot died.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 12 of 2022?
7 air force events were recorded between 21 March–27 March 2022, spanning 1 countries and 6 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
10 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 7 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Ukraine recorded the most events in week 12 of 2022, with 7 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The Su-24 was mentioned in 2 events during week 12 of 2022.