Military Aviation Digest — Week 22, 2022
Week 22, 2022 · 30 May – 5 Jun 2022
Between 30 May and 5 June 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
Mon
30 May
Tue
31 May
Wed
1 Jun
Thu
1
2 Jun
🇺🇦
-1
Su-25
Ukraine
Fri
3 Jun
Sat
1
4 Jun
🇷🇺
-1
Ka-52
Russia
Sun
1
5 Jun
🇺🇦
-1
Su-27
Ukraine
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-27 | -1 active |
Shot down while flying at low altitude near Orikhiv, reportedly by air-to-air missile or friendly fire.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 4 Jun | 🇷🇺 Russia | Ka-52 | -1 active |
Reportedly downed by Ukrainian forces in the north using MANPADS.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 2 Jun | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-25 | -1 active |
Remains found in Kherson region, believed to be lost earlier in the war.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 22 of 2022?
3 air force events were recorded between 30 May–5 June 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 22 of 2022, with 2 reported inventory changes.