Military Aviation Digest — Week 11, 2023

Week 11, 2023 · 13 Mar – 19 Mar 2023

Between 13 March and 19 March 2023, 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

Detailed event log

Date Country Aircraft Change Context
17 Mar 🇺🇦 Ukraine L-39
Malyi Klyuchiv, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine
-1 active L-39M1 White 15 crashed during a mission near Malyi Klyuchiv, Ivano-Frankivsk. The pilot ejected.
Russia-Ukraine War
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16 Mar 🇷🇺 Russia Ka-52
Orikhiv Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
-1 active Crashed in Orikhiv Raion, reportedly after hitting power lines; at least one crew member died.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
15 Mar 🇷🇺 Russia Su-25
Zaitseve, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
-1 active Shot down by Ukrainian Forces near Bakhmut and crashed in Zaitseve; the pilot ejected.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many military aviation events happened in week 11 of 2023?
3 air force events were recorded between 13 March–19 March 2023, 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 11 of 2023, with 2 reported inventory changes.