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
Thu
11 May
Fri
1
12 May
🇷🇺
-1
Mi-28
Russia · Dzhankoi, Crimea
Sat
3
13 May
🇷🇺
-2
Mi-8
Russia · Bryansk Oblast, Russia
🇷🇺
-1
Su-34
Russia · Bryansk Oblast, Russia
🇷🇺
-1
Su-27/30/35
Russia · Bryansk Oblast, Russia
Sun
14 May
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.