Military Aviation Digest — Week 6, 2025
Week 6, 2025 · 3 Feb – 9 Feb 2025
Between 3 February and 9 February 2025, 4 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 8 aircraft lost or retired, 6 delivered or inducted, spanning 4 countries and 2 aircraft types.
4events · 8lost/retired · 6delivered · 4countries · 2aircraft types
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Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Su-25
Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Shot down by Ukrainian soldiers using Igla MANPADS near Toretsk; the pilot ejected and escaped.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 6 Feb | 🇫🇷 France | Mirage 2000-5F | -6 active |
On February 6, 2025, the French Air and Space Force transferred six Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets to Ukraine. Originally optimized for air superiority, these aircraft underwent technical modifications at the …
air-cosmos.com |
| 6 Feb | 🇮🇳 India | Mirage 2000TH/TI | -1 active |
On February 6, 2025, an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mirage 2000TH/TI trainer aircraft crashed in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. The aircraft, operating from Gwalior Airbase on a routine …
indiatoday.in |
| 6 Feb | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Mirage 2000 | +6 active |
On February 6, 2025, the Ukrainian Air Force received its first batch of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from France, marking the introduction of a second Western aircraft type to its …
defensenews.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 6 of 2025?
4 air force events were recorded between 3 February–9 February 2025, spanning 4 countries and 2 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
8 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 3 reported events.
How many military aircraft were delivered or commissioned this week?
6 aircraft entered operational service this week across 1 delivery or commissioning event.