Military Aviation Digest — Week 22, 2025
Week 22, 2025 · 26 May – 1 Jun 2025
Between 26 May and 1 June 2025, 5 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 14 aircraft lost or retired, 24 delivered or inducted, spanning 2 countries and 5 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 4 events.
5events · 14lost/retired · 24delivered · 2countries · 5aircraft types
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Tu-95
Belaya Air Base, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia |
-8 active |
On June 1, 2025, the Russian Air Force sustained a significant loss of eight Tu-95MS strategic bombers following a large-scale Ukrainian drone offensive designated "Operation Spiderweb." Coordinated strikes targeted multiple …
Russia-Ukraine War twz.com |
| 1 Jun | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Tu-22M
Belaya Air Base, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia |
-4 active |
On June 1, 2025, the Russian Air Force suffered the loss of four Tu-22M3 strategic bombers during a large-scale Ukrainian drone assault designated "Operation Spiderweb." High-resolution satellite imagery from Maxar …
Russia-Ukraine War twz.com |
| 1 Jun | 🇷🇺 Russia |
An-12
Olenya Air Base, Murmansk Oblast, Russia |
-1 active |
On June 1, 2025, a Russian Air Force An-12 "Cub" transport aircraft was destroyed at Olenya Air Base during a coordinated Ukrainian drone offensive known as "Operation Spiderweb." Executed by …
Russia-Ukraine War twz.com |
| 1 Jun | 🇷🇺 Russia |
A-50
Ivanovo Severny Air Base, Ivanovo Oblast, Russia |
-1 active |
On June 1, 2025, the Russian Air Force lost one A-50 Mainstay airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft following a coordinated Ukrainian drone assault. Part of "Operation Spiderweb," the …
Russia-Ukraine War twz.com |
| 28 May | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | F-16 | +24 active |
On May 28, 2025, the Netherlands became the first nation to complete its pledged delivery of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to the Ukrainian Air Force. This final transfer fulfills the …
technology.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 22 of 2025?
5 air force events were recorded between 26 May–1 June 2025, spanning 2 countries and 5 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
14 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 4 reported events.
How many military aircraft were delivered or commissioned this week?
24 aircraft entered operational service this week across 1 delivery or commissioning event.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 22 of 2025, with 4 reported inventory changes.