Military Aviation Digest — Week 39, 2022
Week 39, 2022 · 26 Sep – 2 Oct 2022
Between 26 September and 2 October 2022, 6 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 7 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 6 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 4 events.
6events · 7lost/retired · 2countries · 6aircraft types
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | 🇷🇺 Russia | Su-34 | -1 active |
Remains were discovered by Ukrainian forces near Lyman.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 1 Oct | 🇷🇺 Russia | Ka-52 | -2 active |
Two shot down in Zaporizhzhia Oblast by anti-air missiles; one pilot ejected.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 1 Oct | 🇷🇺 Russia | MiG-31 | -1 active |
Crashed after takeoff at Belbek military airbase; remains were found at the bottom of a cliff.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 29 Sep | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | MiG-29 | -1 active |
Reported lost.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 29 Sep | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-24 | -1 active |
Shot down by a Russian surface-to-air missile, it crashed with one engine on fire; the pilots ejected.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 26 Sep | 🇷🇺 Russia | Mi-8 | -1 active |
Wreck of a Mi-8 found in Henichesk, Kherson Oblast.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 39 of 2022?
6 air force events were recorded between 26 September–2 October 2022, spanning 2 countries and 6 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
7 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 6 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 39 of 2022, with 4 reported inventory changes.