Military Aviation Digest — Week 25, 2023

Week 25, 2023 · 19 Jun – 25 Jun 2023

Between 19 June and 25 June 2023, 6 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 9 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 1 country and 4 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 6 events.

6events  ·  9lost/retired  ·  1country  ·  4aircraft types

Detailed event log

Date Country Aircraft Change Context
24 Jun 🇷🇺 Russia Il-20/22
Voronezh Oblast, Russia
-1 active Il-22M shot down in Voronezh Oblast by Wagner Group during Wagner Group mutiny.
Russia-Ukraine War
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24 Jun 🇷🇺 Russia Ka-52
Voronezh Oblast, Russia
-1 active Russian Air Force aircraft shot down by Wagner Group during the mutiny, according to Russian sources.
Russia-Ukraine War
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24 Jun 🇷🇺 Russia Mi-24/35
Voronezh Oblast, Russia
-1 active Mi-35 shot down by Wagner Group during the mutiny, according to Russian sources.
Russia-Ukraine War
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24 Jun 🇷🇺 Russia Mi-8
Voronezh Oblast, Russia
-4 active Russian Air Force aircraft shot down by Wagner Group during the mutiny, according to Russian sources.
Russia-Ukraine War
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23 Jun 🇷🇺 Russia Mi-8
Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
-1 active Russian Air Force Mi-8MTPR shot down by enemy fire in Luhansk Oblast, most of the crew killed.
Russia-Ukraine War
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19 Jun 🇷🇺 Russia Ka-52
Ukraine
-1 active Damaged Russian Air Force aircraft with tail loss flew home thanks to coaxial rotors.
Russia-Ukraine War
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many military aviation events happened in week 25 of 2023?
6 air force events were recorded between 19 June–25 June 2023, spanning 1 countries and 4 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
9 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 6 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 25 of 2023, with 6 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The Ka-52 was mentioned in 2 events during week 25 of 2023.