Military Aviation Digest — Week 7, 2023
Week 7, 2023 · 13 Feb – 19 Feb 2023
Between 13 February and 19 February 2023, 5 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 5 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types. Ukraine was the most active air force this week with 4 events.
5events · 5lost/retired · 2countries · 3aircraft types
Mon
3
13 Feb
🇷🇺
-1
Su-24
Russia · Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Uk…
🇺🇦
-1
MiG-29
Ukraine · Pishchanka, Vinnytsia Oblas…
🇺🇦
-1
Mi-8
Ukraine · Ukraine
Tue
1
14 Feb
🇺🇦
-1
Mi-8
Ukraine · Ukraine
Wed
15 Feb
Thu
16 Feb
Fri
17 Feb
Sat
1
18 Feb
🇺🇦
-1
Mi-8
Ukraine · Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Uk…
Sun
19 Feb
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Mi-8
Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Shot down by Wagner forces near Bakhmut.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 14 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Mi-8
Ukraine |
-1 active |
Wreck filmed from another helicopter, circumstances unclear.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 13 Feb | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Su-24
Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Su-24M damaged by a MANPADS strike over Bakhmut, but landed back at base.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 13 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
MiG-29
Pishchanka, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Shot down while intercepting Shahed-136 loitering munition near Pishchanka, Vinnytsia Oblast; the pilot ejected.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 13 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Mi-8
Ukraine |
-1 active |
Mi-8MSB-V damaged under unknown circumstances, spotted during transport.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 7 of 2023?
5 air force events were recorded between 13 February–19 February 2023, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
5 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 5 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Ukraine recorded the most events in week 7 of 2023, with 4 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The Mi-8 was mentioned in 3 events during week 7 of 2023.