Military Aviation Digest — Week 33, 2023

Week 33, 2023 · 14 Aug – 20 Aug 2023

Between 14 August and 20 August 2023, 2 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 2 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 1 country and 2 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 2 events.

2events  ·  2lost/retired  ·  1country  ·  2aircraft types

Detailed event log

Date Country Aircraft Change Context
19 Aug 🇷🇺 Russia Tu-22M
Soltsy-2 Air Base, Novgorod Oblast, Russia
-1 active Destroyed on the ground at Soltsi airbase in Novgorod, after a Ukrainian drone attack.
Russia-Ukraine War
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17 Aug 🇷🇺 Russia Ka-52
Novoprokopivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
-1 active Russian Air Force aircraft shot down near Novoprokopivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, navigator killed.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org

Frequently Asked Questions

How many military aviation events happened in week 33 of 2023?
2 air force events were recorded between 14 August–20 August 2023, spanning 1 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.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 33 of 2023, with 2 reported inventory changes.