Military Aviation Digest — Week 42, 2022
Week 42, 2022 · 17 Oct – 23 Oct 2022
Between 17 October and 23 October 2022, 3 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 3 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 2 events.
3events · 3lost/retired · 2countries · 3aircraft types
Mon
1
17 Oct
🇷🇺
-1
Su-34
Russia
Tue
1
18 Oct
🇺🇦
-1
Mi-8
Ukraine
Wed
19 Oct
Thu
1
20 Oct
🇷🇺
-1
Ka-52
Russia
Fri
21 Oct
Sat
22 Oct
Sun
23 Oct
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | 🇷🇺 Russia | Ka-52 | -1 active |
Remains found in Ukraine, probably downed in the summer; both crew members were killed.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 18 Oct | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Mi-8 | -1 active |
Remains discovered in Ukraine, likely lost in March 2022.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 17 Oct | 🇷🇺 Russia | Su-34 | -1 active |
Crashed into a residential building in Yeysk during a training flight, caused by an engine fire due to a bird strike.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 42 of 2022?
3 air force events were recorded between 17 October–23 October 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?
Russia recorded the most events in week 42 of 2022, with 2 reported inventory changes.