Military Aviation Digest — Week 18, 2022
Week 18, 2022 · 2 May – 8 May 2022
Between 2 May and 8 May 2022, 3 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 3 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types. Ukraine was the most active air force this week with 2 events.
3events · 3lost/retired · 2countries · 3aircraft types
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May | 🇷🇺 Russia | Mi-8 | -1 active |
Destroyed on the ground by Ukrainian Su-27s near Snake Island.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 7 May | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Mi-14 | -1 active |
Shot down by a Russian aircraft near Odesa after returning from a Snake Island mission.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 6 May | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-24 | -1 active |
Crashed due to pilot error in Voznesensk airbase; both pilots survived.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 18 of 2022?
3 air force events were recorded between 2 May–8 May 2022, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
3 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 3 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Ukraine recorded the most events in week 18 of 2022, with 2 reported inventory changes.