Military Aviation Digest — Week 14, 2022
Week 14, 2022 · 4 Apr – 10 Apr 2022
Between 4 April and 10 April 2022, 5 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 8 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 4 aircraft types. Ukraine was the most active air force this week with 3 events.
5events · 8lost/retired · 2countries · 4aircraft types
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-25 | -1 active |
Destroyed in its hangar at Dnipro Airbase during a Russian rocket attack.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 5 Apr | 🇷🇺 Russia | Ka-52 | -1 active |
Shot down by a Stugna-P anti-tank guided missile while hovering at low altitude.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 5 Apr | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Mi-8 | -3 active |
Three downed by Russian forces near Mariupol during evacuation attempts; heavy casualties sustained.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 4 Apr | 🇷🇺 Russia | Mi-8 | -1 active |
Reportedly destroyed in Ukraine; the pilot died.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 4 Apr | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Il-76 | -2 active |
Two aircraft were destroyed on the ground at Melitopol Air Base by Russian forces; one was operational, the other undergoing repairs.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 14 of 2022?
5 air force events were recorded between 4 April–10 April 2022, spanning 2 countries and 4 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
8 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 5 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Ukraine recorded the most events in week 14 of 2022, with 3 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The Mi-8 was mentioned in 2 events during week 14 of 2022.