Military Aviation Digest — Week 26, 2025
Week 26, 2025 · 23 Jun – 29 Jun 2025
Between 23 June and 29 June 2025, 3 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 3 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 2 events.
3events · 3lost/retired · 2countries · 3aircraft types
Mon
23 Jun
Tue
24 Jun
Wed
25 Jun
Thu
26 Jun
Fri
27 Jun
Sat
2
28 Jun
🇷🇺
-1
Mi-8
Russia · Kirovske Air Base, Crimea
🇷🇺
-1
Mi-26
Russia · Kirovske Air Base, Crimea
Sun
1
29 Jun
🇺🇦
-1
F-16
Ukraine · Ukraine
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
F-16
Ukraine |
-1 active |
F-16 crashed after drone debris hit the aircraft during a Russian drone attack; pilot killed.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 28 Jun | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Mi-8
Kirovske Air Base, Crimea |
-1 active |
Mi-8 destroyed by a Ukrainian drone strike at Kirovske Air Base, Crimea.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 28 Jun | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Mi-26
Kirovske Air Base, Crimea |
-1 active |
Mi-26 likely damaged beyond repair by a Ukrainian drone strike at Kirovske Air Base, Crimea.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 26 of 2025?
3 air force events were recorded between 23 June–29 June 2025, spanning 2 countries and 3 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?
Russia recorded the most events in week 26 of 2025, with 2 reported inventory changes.