Military Aviation Digest — Week 17, 2022

Week 17, 2022 · 25 Apr – 1 May 2022

Between 25 April and 1 May 2022, 4 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 4 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 1 country and 3 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 4 events.

4events  ·  4lost/retired  ·  1country  ·  3aircraft types

Wed
27 Apr
Thu
28 Apr
Fri
29 Apr
Sun
1 May

Detailed event log

Date Country Aircraft Change Context
30 Apr 🇷🇺 Russia Ka-52 -1 active Shot down by a Stugna-P anti-tank guided missile.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
26 Apr 🇷🇺 Russia Mi-28 -1 active Wreck found outside Hostomel, likely destroyed during the airport battle in February.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
26 Apr 🇷🇺 Russia Su-34 -1 active Shot down by Ukrainian forces near Zaporizhzhia.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
25 Apr 🇷🇺 Russia Su-34 -1 active Crashed in Balakliya, both pilots bailed out.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org

Frequently Asked Questions

How many military aviation events happened in week 17 of 2022?
4 air force events were recorded between 25 April–1 May 2022, spanning 1 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?
Russia recorded the most events in week 17 of 2022, with 4 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The Su-34 was mentioned in 2 events during week 17 of 2022.