Military Aviation Digest — Week 49, 2022

Week 49, 2022 · 5 Dec – 11 Dec 2022

Between 5 December and 11 December 2022, 4 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 4 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 4 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 3 events.

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

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Detailed event log

Date Country Aircraft Change Context
11 Dec 🇺🇦 Ukraine Mi-8 -1 active Lost in Ukrainian controlled Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast after turning on its side and crashing during an unguided missile attack.
Russia-Ukraine War
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9 Dec 🇷🇺 Russia Su-25 -1 active Su-25SM damaged after an emergency gear-up landing at Primorsko-Akhtarsk Air Base.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
5 Dec 🇷🇺 Russia Tu-22M -1 active Suffered damage in a long-range drone attack against Dyagilevo air base.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
5 Dec 🇷🇺 Russia Tu-95 -1 active Suffered damage in a long-range drone attack against Dyagilevo air base.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many military aviation events happened in week 49 of 2022?
4 air force events were recorded between 5 December–11 December 2022, spanning 2 countries and 4 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
4 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 4 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 49 of 2022, with 3 reported inventory changes.