Military Aviation Digest — Week 17, 2023

Week 17, 2023 · 24 Apr – 30 Apr 2023

Between 24 April and 30 April 2023, 2 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 2 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 2 aircraft types.

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

Detailed event log

Date Country Aircraft Change Context
27 Apr 🇺🇦 Ukraine MiG-29
Cherkasy International Airport, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine
-1 active MiG-29MU1 White 24 crashed near Cherkasy International Airport, likely pilot error or mechanical issue.
Russia-Ukraine War
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24 Apr 🇷🇺 Russia Mi-24/35
Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
-1 active Mi-24VM crashed near Kupyansk, reportedly after hitting power lines.
Russia-Ukraine War
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many military aviation events happened in week 17 of 2023?
2 air force events were recorded between 24 April–30 April 2023, spanning 2 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.