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

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.