Military Aviation Digest — Week 33, 2022
Week 33, 2022 · 15 Aug – 21 Aug 2022
Between 15 August and 21 August 2022, 5 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 5 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 5 aircraft types. Ukraine was the most active air force this week with 3 events.
5events · 5lost/retired · 2countries · 5aircraft types
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Mi-8 | -1 active |
Shot down in Kharkiv while carrying S-8 rockets; the pilots survived.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 21 Aug | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-27 | -1 active |
Lost during a combat mission.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 18 Aug | 🇷🇺 Russia | Su-27/30/35 | -1 active |
Su-30SM recorded destroyed on the ground in Kharkiv Oblast; the pilot was captured.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 15 Aug | 🇷🇺 Russia | Ka-52 | -1 active |
Damaged while flying in Donetsk Oblast.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 15 Aug | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-25 | -1 active |
Lost while fighting Russian forces.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 33 of 2022?
5 air force events were recorded between 15 August–21 August 2022, spanning 2 countries and 5 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
5 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 33 of 2022, with 3 reported inventory changes.