Military Aviation Digest — Week 16, 2022
Week 16, 2022 · 18 Apr – 24 Apr 2022
Between 18 April and 24 April 2022, 4 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 4 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types. Ukraine was the most active air force this week with 2 events.
4events · 4lost/retired · 2countries · 3aircraft types
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22 Apr
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24 Apr
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Mi-24 | -1 active |
Shot down by Russian forces over Oleksandrivka, Kharkiv Oblast; the pilots were killed.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 23 Apr | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Mi-24 | -1 active |
Lost over Donetsk Oblast; the crew died.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 21 Apr | 🇷🇺 Russia | Mi-28 | -1 active |
Shot down by Ukrainian forces using a 9K38 Igla MANPADS in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 21 Apr | 🇷🇺 Russia | Mi-8 | -1 active |
Shot down by Ukrainian forces using a 9K38 Igla MANPADS in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 16 of 2022?
4 air force events were recorded between 18 April–24 April 2022, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
4 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 4 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Ukraine recorded the most events in week 16 of 2022, with 2 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The Mi-24 was mentioned in 2 events during week 16 of 2022.