Military Aviation Digest — Week 8, 2026
Week 8, 2026 · 16 Feb – 22 Feb 2026
Between 16 February and 22 February 2026, 4 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 4 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 4 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 3 events.
4events · 4lost/retired · 2countries · 4aircraft types
Mon
16 Feb
Tue
17 Feb
Wed
18 Feb
Thu
1
19 Feb
🇮🇷
-1
F-4D/E/RF-4E
Iran
Fri
3
20 Feb
🇷🇺
-1
Su-34
Russia · Kamianka, Zaporizhzhia Obla…
🇷🇺
-1
Ka-52
Russia · Pugachevka Airfield, Oryol …
🇷🇺
-1
Mi-8/17/171
Russia · Pugachevka Airfield, Oryol …
Sat
21 Feb
Sun
22 Feb
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Su-34
Kamianka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
A Russian Air Force Su-34 Fullback fighter-bomber was shot down by a Ukrainian Patriot missile over Zaporizhzhia Oblast at approximately 23:20 local time on February 19. The aircraft, reportedly operating …
Russia-Ukraine War kyivindependent.com |
| 20 Feb | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Ka-52
Pugachevka Airfield, Oryol Oblast, Russia |
-1 active |
On the evening of February 20, Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a drone strike on Pugachevka airfield near the village of Pugachevka in Russia's Oryol Region. The attack destroyed a Ka-52 …
Russia-Ukraine War globaldefensecorp.com |
| 20 Feb | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Mi-8/17/171
Pugachevka Airfield, Oryol Oblast, Russia |
-1 active |
On the evening of February 20, Ukrainian strike drones targeted Pugachevka airfield in Russia's Oryol Region, destroying an Mi-8 transport helicopter (board number 53) of the 319th Independent Helicopter Regiment, …
Russia-Ukraine War globaldefensecorp.com |
| 19 Feb | 🇮🇷 Iran | F-4D/E/RF-4E | -1 active |
An Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force F-4E Phantom II crashed during a nocturnal training exercise in the Nowbaran district between Hamedan and Markazi provinces in western Iran on the …
aa.com.tr |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 8 of 2026?
4 air force events were recorded between 16 February–22 February 2026, spanning 2 countries and 4 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
4 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 4 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 8 of 2026, with 3 reported inventory changes.