Military Aviation Digest — Week 16, 2024

Week 16, 2024 · 15 Apr – 21 Apr 2024

Between 15 April and 21 April 2024, 4 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 6 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 3 countries and 3 aircraft types. Ukraine was the most active air force this week with 2 events.

4events  ·  6lost/retired  ·  3countries  ·  3aircraft types

Detailed event log

Date Country Aircraft Change Context
20 Apr 🇺🇦 Ukraine MiG-29
Dnipro International Airport, Dnipro, Ukraine
-1 active Destroyed by a Russian missile strike at Dnipro International Airport.
Russia-Ukraine War
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19 Apr 🇷🇺 Russia Tu-22M
Stavropol Krai, Russia
-1 active Crashed near Stavropol due to an engine fire; one of four crew members died after ejection.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
18 Apr 🇺🇦 Ukraine MiG-29
Dnipro International Airport, Dnipro, Ukraine
-3 active Damaged by Russian cluster munition at Dnipro International Airport.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org
17 Apr 🇺🇸 United States MQ-9 Reaper
Marib Governorate, Yemen
-1 active Third MQ-9 lost over Yemen in the span of a year, per US Air Force confirmation.
airandspaceforces.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How many military aviation events happened in week 16 of 2024?
4 air force events were recorded between 15 April–21 April 2024, spanning 3 countries and 3 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
6 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 4 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Ukraine recorded the most events in week 16 of 2024, with 2 reported inventory changes.
Which aircraft appeared most in this week's events?
The MiG-29 was mentioned in 2 events during week 16 of 2024.