Military Aviation Digest — Week 38, 2022

Week 38, 2022 · 19 Sep – 25 Sep 2022

Between 19 September and 25 September 2022, 3 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 4 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 2 events.

3events  ·  4lost/retired  ·  2countries  ·  3aircraft types

Tue
20 Sep
Wed
21 Sep
Fri
23 Sep
Sun
25 Sep

Detailed event log

Date Country Aircraft Change Context
24 Sep 🇷🇺 Russia Su-34 -2 active Shot down in Kharkiv Oblast, one allegedly by MANPADS, one by missile; crew ejected.
Russia-Ukraine War
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22 Sep 🇷🇺 Russia Ka-52 -1 active Shot down in Zaporizhzhia Oblast by an anti-air missile; the pilots survived.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
19 Sep 🇺🇦 Ukraine Su-25 -1 active Destroyed by a Russian 9K33 Osa in Yehorivka, Donetsk Oblast.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org

Frequently Asked Questions

How many military aviation events happened in week 38 of 2022?
3 air force events were recorded between 19 September–25 September 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 3 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 38 of 2022, with 2 reported inventory changes.