Military Aviation Digest — Week 8, 2022
Week 8, 2022 · 21 Feb – 27 Feb 2022
Between 21 February and 27 February 2022, 22 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 47 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 9 aircraft types. Ukraine was the most active air force this week with 18 events.
22events · 47lost/retired · 2countries · 9aircraft types
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Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | An-24/26 | -1 active |
An-26 destroyed while in storage at Kherson International Airport after its capture by Russian forces.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 27 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | MiG-29 | -6 active |
Destroyed following a Russian missile attack on Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 27 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-24 | -4 active |
Destroyed by Russian attacks on the Lutsk airport.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 27 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-24 | -1 active |
Lost near Bucha, Kyiv Oblast; both pilots died.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 26 Feb | 🇷🇺 Russia | Mi-24/35 | -1 active |
Mi-35 shot down in Sahy, Kherson region; images of wreck were published.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 26 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-25 | -4 active |
Lost in Kherson Oblast; at least three were shot down and one pilot was captured.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 25 Feb | 🇷🇺 Russia | Su-27/30/35 | -1 active |
Su-30SM destroyed on the ground in Millerovo following a Ukrainian Tochka missile attack.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 25 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | MiG-29 | -1 active |
Lost between Horolivka and Hrushka during the second day of the invasion.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 25 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-25 | -1 active |
Shot down near Hlibivka, Vyshhorod, Kyiv region.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 25 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-27 | -1 active |
Shot down over Kyiv by Russian S-400 SAMs; the crash damaged a residential complex.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇷🇺 Russia | An-26 | -1 active |
Crashed in Voronezh Oblast, Russia, reportedly due to a technical malfunction.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇷🇺 Russia | Su-25 | -1 active |
Lost due to pilot error; the pilot ejected and was rescued.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | An-24/26 | -1 active |
An-26 shot down south of Kyiv; five crew members were killed.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | L-39 | -5 active |
Destroyed in non-operational storage at Chuhuiv air base by Russian missile strikes.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | L-39 | -1 active |
Shot down by Russian aircraft in Khmelnytskyi Oblast during the invasion's opening hours.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | MiG-29 | -4 active |
Destroyed in non-operational storage at Starokostiantyniv Air Base by Russian missile strikes.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | MiG-29 | -5 active |
Lost in combat during the first day of the Russian invasion.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-24 | -1 active |
Destroyed in non-operational storage at Starokostiantyniv Air Base by Russian missile strikes.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-24 | -1 active |
Lost in Hostomel; both pilots died.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-25 | -3 active |
Destroyed at Kulbakino Air Base by Russian missile strikes.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Su-27 | -2 active |
Destroyed and another damaged on Ozerne Air Base in Zhytomyr Oblast by Russian strikes.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 24 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Il-76 | -1 active |
Il-76MD UR-76697 of the 25th Transport Aviation Brigade destroyed by a Russian strike at Melitopol Air Base.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 8 of 2022?
22 air force events were recorded between 21 February–27 February 2022, spanning 2 countries and 9 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
47 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 22 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Ukraine recorded the most events in week 8 of 2022, with 18 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The MiG-29 was mentioned in 4 events during week 8 of 2022.