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

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
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31 Jan 🇺🇦 Ukraine Mi-8
Novodarivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
-1 active Lost near Novodarivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Russia-Ukraine War
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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.