Military Aviation Digest — Week 13, 2022
Week 13, 2022 · 28 Mar – 3 Apr 2022
Between 28 March and 3 April 2022, 6 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 7 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 4 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 4 events.
6events · 7lost/retired · 2countries · 4aircraft types
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | 🇷🇺 Russia | Su-27/30/35 | -1 active |
Su-35 shot down near Izyum, Kharkiv Oblast; the pilot was captured.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 3 Apr | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-24 | -1 active |
Reported destroyed in Ukraine; wreckage showed an AL-21 engine.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 2 Apr | 🇷🇺 Russia | Mi-8 | -1 active |
Remains discovered at Hostomel Airport, possibly lost during February fighting.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 1 Apr | 🇷🇺 Russia | Mi-28 | -1 active |
Mi-28N shot down in Luhansk Oblast by MANPADS fire; the crew survived.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 30 Mar | 🇷🇺 Russia | Mi-8 | -1 active |
Destroyed on the ground in Kharkiv Oblast.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 30 Mar | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-24 | -2 active |
Shot down in Kirovohrad, Kropyvnytskyi region; the crew was reported dead.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 13 of 2022?
6 air force events were recorded between 28 March–3 April 2022, spanning 2 countries and 4 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
7 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 6 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 13 of 2022, with 4 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The Su-24 was mentioned in 2 events during week 13 of 2022.