Military Aviation Digest — Week 1, 2023
Week 1, 2023 · 2 Jan – 8 Jan 2023
Between 2 January and 8 January 2023, 2 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 2 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 1 country and 2 aircraft types. Ukraine was the most active air force this week with 2 events.
2events · 2lost/retired · 1country · 2aircraft types
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Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
MiG-29
Ostrivske, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Destroyed near Kurakhove, Donetsk, likely shot down by friendly fire.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 6 Jan | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Su-25
Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Shot down by a MANPAD over Bakhmut.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 1 of 2023?
2 air force events were recorded between 2 January–8 January 2023, spanning 1 countries and 2 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
2 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 2 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Ukraine recorded the most events in week 1 of 2023, with 2 reported inventory changes.