Military Aviation Digest — Week 5, 2023
Week 5, 2023 · 30 Jan – 5 Feb 2023
Between 30 January and 5 February 2023, 3 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 3 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 1 country and 2 aircraft types. Ukraine was the most active air force this week with 3 events.
3events · 3lost/retired · 1country · 2aircraft types
Mon
1
30 Jan
🇺🇦
-1
Mi-8
Ukraine · Novodarivka, Zaporizhzhia O…
Tue
2
31 Jan
🇺🇦
-1
Mi-2
Ukraine · Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
🇺🇦
-1
Mi-8
Ukraine · Novodarivka, Zaporizhzhia O…
Wed
1 Feb
Thu
2 Feb
Fri
3 Feb
Sat
4 Feb
Sun
5 Feb
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Mi-2
Poltava Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Crashed near Poltava, killing both crew members.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 31 Jan | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Mi-8
Novodarivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Lost near Novodarivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 30 Jan | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Mi-8
Novodarivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Carrying ammunition, was shot down in Novodarivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 5 of 2023?
3 air force events were recorded between 30 January–5 February 2023, spanning 1 countries and 2 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
3 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 3 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Ukraine recorded the most events in week 5 of 2023, with 3 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The Mi-8 was mentioned in 2 events during week 5 of 2023.