Military Aviation Digest — Week 19, 2023

Week 19, 2023 · 8 May – 14 May 2023

Between 8 May and 14 May 2023, 8 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 9 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 7 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 6 events.

8events  ·  9lost/retired  ·  2countries  ·  7aircraft types

Detailed event log

Date Country Aircraft Change Context
13 May 🇷🇺 Russia Mi-8
Bryansk Oblast, Russia
-2 active Two crashed in Bryansk Oblast, Russia, near the Ukrainian border; reportedly shot down.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
13 May 🇷🇺 Russia Su-34
Bryansk Oblast, Russia
-1 active Crashed in Bryansk oblast, Russia, near the Ukrainian border; the crew died.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
13 May 🇷🇺 Russia Su-27/30/35
Bryansk Oblast, Russia
-1 active Su-35S crashed in Bryansk oblast, Russia, near the Ukrainian border; the crew died.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
12 May 🇷🇺 Russia Mi-28
Dzhankoi, Crimea
-1 active Crashed in Dzhankoi, Crimea, due to a technical failure, killing both pilots.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
10 May 🇷🇺 Russia Ka-52
Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
-1 active Shot down in the Avdiivka direction.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
10 May 🇺🇦 Ukraine Mi-24
Ukraine
-1 active Mi-24P slightly damaged during a combat mission.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
9 May 🇺🇦 Ukraine Mi-24
Odesa Air Base, Odesa, Ukraine
-1 active Mi-24P damaged at Odesa air base during a Russian missile attack.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
8 May 🇷🇺 Russia Su-24
Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association Plant, Novosibirsk, Russia
-1 active Set on fire in a partisan attack at Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association Plant, Russia.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org

Frequently Asked Questions

How many military aviation events happened in week 19 of 2023?
8 air force events were recorded between 8 May–14 May 2023, spanning 2 countries and 7 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
9 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 8 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 19 of 2023, with 6 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The Mi-24 was mentioned in 2 events during week 19 of 2023.