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Shostka

District center of Sumy region
Shostka is a city in Ukraine, the administrative center of the Shostka urban hromada and Shostka Raion of Sumy Oblast. It is located in northern Ukraine, in the historical region of Siveria, on the banks of the Shostka River, a left tributary of the Desna. As of January 1, 2022, the city's population was 71,966 people, and its area is 43.62 km². Founded as a settlement near a gunpowder factory in 1739, Shostka received city status in 1924. The city played a significant role in industry due to the development of chemical, food, and machine-building industries, becoming an important cultural and educational center of the region.
1739
The establishment of the gunpowder factory became the basis for the development of the settlement
1879
A technical school was opened, contributing to the development of education and infrastructure
1924
The settlement received city status
1931
Construction of a film factory began, which determined further industrial development
1932
The film factory began production, releasing millions of meters of products
1939
The city received the status of regional subordination
1943
The city was liberated from fascist invaders
1956
The first stage of the Shostka Thermal Power Plant was put into operation
2020
The Shostka urban hromada was successfully formed as a result of decentralization
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Russian attack on trains in Shostka: about 30 injured reported, prosecutor's office says 8 hospitalizedPhoto

At least 8 people were hospitalized as a result of Russian strikes on passenger trains in Shostka, according to the Prosecutor General's Office. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported about 30 injured and hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 10:42 AM • 4824 views
Russian strikes cut off power to Shostka and part of Shostka district - oblenergo

As a result of Russian army strikes on critical infrastructure in Sumy region, Shostka and part of Shostka district have been de-energized. Power engineers are working to restore electricity supply.

Society • October 4, 10:38 AM • 23548 views
Russia struck Shostka railway station twice, injuring passengers and railway workers - Deputy Prime Minister

Russia attacked the railway station in Shostka twice, first hitting the locomotive of a suburban train, and then the electric locomotive of the Kyiv-Shostka train during evacuation. There are reports of injured passengers and railway workers, and medics are providing assistance.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 10:14 AM • 4039 views
Zelenskyy showed the consequences of the Russian attack on the railway station in Shostka: dozens injured, railway workers and passengers were reportedly at the site of the strikeVideo

President Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian drone attack on the railway station in Shostka, Sumy region. Dozens of people are known to have been injured, including Ukrzaliznytsia employees and passengers.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 09:46 AM • 4384 views
Russia attacked a train station in Sumy region, the Shostka-Kyiv train was hit, there are injured - RMA

Russia attacked the railway station in Shostka community, deliberately hitting the Shostka-Kyiv passenger train. Assistance is being provided to the injured, the extent of the damage and the number of casualties are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 09:20 AM • 4319 views
Part of Donetsk region without power due to enemy shelling - OVA

As a result of enemy shelling, part of Donetsk region was left without electricity. In particular, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, and some districts of Kramatorsk were de-energized.

Society • October 3, 05:39 PM • 5804 views
Russian airstrike on Sumy region: Shostka and 38 villages left without electricity - mayor

Russian troops attacked the Shostka community, damaging energy facilities. The city of Shostka and 38 settlements remain without electricity, hospitals are operating on generators.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 03:25 PM • 3903 views
Russia damaged Sumy region's railway infrastructure: 4 trains delayed

On Wednesday, October 1, the Russian army shelled the Sumy region, damaging infrastructure and cutting off power to sections, which led to the delay of four trains. Ukrzaliznytsia is preparing backup diesel locomotives and waiting for the all-clear to resume traffic.

Society • October 1, 08:55 PM • 9850 views
Night enemy shelling affected train traffic in the Chernihiv direction - Ukrzaliznytsia

Traffic in the Nizhyn direction is provided by backup diesel locomotives, which increases travel time for routes to/from Chernihiv, Sumy, and Shostka. World Central Kitchen provides lunches for 600 passengers on the three most delayed trains.

Society • September 30, 11:34 AM • 4268 views
11 trains delayed after Russian night attack, including one by over 5 hours - Ukrzaliznytsia

Ukrzaliznytsia reported that 11 trains are delayed after Russia's night drone attack on the railway infrastructure of Odesa region. One of them is delayed by over 5 hours.

Society • September 27, 10:18 AM • 6836 views
15 trains delayed after Russia's night attack, two of them by more than 5 hours - Ukrzaliznytsia

After Russia's night attack, which led to power outages and infrastructure damage, 15 Ukrzaliznytsia trains are delayed. Two trains, Odesa-Dnipro and Odesa-Kryvyi Rih, are delayed by more than 5 hours.

Society • September 25, 10:30 AM • 17167 views
Russia massively attacked Sumy with drones: infrastructure facilities damagedVideo

Russia attacked the outskirts of the Sumy community with drones on the night of August 27. Infrastructure facilities were damaged, there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 26, 11:16 PM • 4665 views
In Sumy region, three wounded due to morning Russian strike, some residents without electricity, communication disruptions

In the morning, the enemy attacked the civilian infrastructure of the Shostka community. Three men aged 35, 44, and 48 were wounded and hospitalized. Part of Shostka region was left without electricity, critical infrastructure is operating on backup power.

Society • August 26, 09:41 AM • 8242 views
"Invisible Front": Unexploded ordnance turns Ukraine into one of the most mined countries in the worldPhoto

A quarter of Ukraine's territory is contaminated with mines and explosive remnants of war, which has led to the deaths of 359 people, including 18 children. Clearing Ukrainian lands of mines will be the largest and most complex humanitarian demining operation in the world.

Society • August 26, 09:26 AM • 5046 views
Two women injured in Russian night drone attack on Sumy regionPhoto

As a result of a drone attack in Sumy region on August 26, 2025, two women were injured. Damage to residential and non-residential buildings, as well as equipment, was recorded.

War in Ukraine • August 26, 05:59 AM • 3400 views
Sumy and the region came under attack by Russian drones: details about the consequences emergedPhotoVideo

During the night, Sumy and the Shostka community suffered a massive attack by Russian drones. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, fires broke out, and there are casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 18, 07:20 AM • 84670 views
Enemy UAVs attacked Sumy region: there is a casualty and significant destruction

On the night of August 8, Russian troops attacked Sumy region with attack UAVs, wounding a 54-year-old man. Non-residential buildings, a shop, cars, multi-story buildings, and social infrastructure facilities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 04:44 AM • 4638 views
154 battles per day: AFU struck seven concentrations of Russian forces and equipment

Over the past day, July 19, 154 combat engagements took place. The Defense Forces hit seven concentrations of enemy personnel and equipment, a UAV control point, and an occupiers' artillery system.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 06:00 AM • 8537 views
Shostka suffered a repeated Russian attack - with six KABs: a fire broke out

In the morning, Russian troops repeatedly attacked Shostka with six guided aerial bombs, causing a fire. The consequences of the attack are being clarified; there are no preliminary reports of casualties or injuries.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 09:12 AM • 4078 views
Russia launched over 300 drones and 30 missiles at Ukraine overnight: Zelenskyy reacted and showed the consequences of the Russian attackPhotoVideo

President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's night attack with over 300 drones and 30 missiles on Ukraine. 10 regions were affected, there is one dead and injured, infrastructure was damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 06:59 AM • 7177 views
Shostka suffered an almost 4-hour drone attack by Russia: infrastructure destroyed

The Shostka community in Sumy Oblast endured an almost four-hour night attack by Russian strike UAVs. As a result of the strike, civilian infrastructure facilities were destroyed and the residential sector was damaged; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 06:54 AM • 6278 views
In Sumy, a Russian UAV struck an enterprise - National PolicePhoto

The Russian army attacked Sumy on July 16, damaging an administrative building, vehicles, and two private homes. Police are working at the site of the UAV strike; there is no information about casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:03 AM • 6122 views
Shostka suffered three Russian missile strikes overnight, a child was injuredPhoto

Overnight, Russian troops launched three missile strikes on Shostka in Sumy Oblast. A 14-year-old child was injured, sustaining shrapnel wounds from glass, and residential buildings and a medical facility were also damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 07:46 AM • 5209 views
Russia attacked Shostka community: there is a victim, medical facility, apartment buildings damaged

On the night of July 15, the Shostka community of Sumy Oblast was hit by a Russian strike, as a result of which one person was injured. The building of a medical institution, apartment buildings and private houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 01:23 AM • 6363 views
Over half of the battles on the front are concentrated in three directions - General Staff

Since the beginning of July 14, 88 battles have taken place on the front, more than half of which are concentrated in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions. Ukrainian military personnel are repelling numerous enemy attacks, who are actively using aviation and artillery.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 02:00 PM • 8552 views
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv region, cars, a hangar, and warehouses were damaged

As a result of the night attack by enemy UAVs on Kyiv region, 6 trucks, a hangar, and warehouses were damaged. Air defense forces intercepted a dozen enemy drones; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 06:16 AM • 5637 views
Russian attack on Sumy region: there are dead and wounded, houses destroyed

On the night of July 14, Russian occupiers attacked the Shostka and Sumy communities in the Sumy region. As a result of the strikes, two men were killed, and four residents were injured, including a 7-year-old child.

Society • July 14, 06:11 AM • 76211 views
In Sumy region, the enemy attacked medics with a drone during the evacuation of a wounded person

In Sumy region, a Russian drone attacked medics who were evacuating a wounded civilian. On July 13, nine people were injured and one died as a result of Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 09:24 PM • 4408 views
As a result of the Russian attack on Sumy, two people died, dozens were injured

This morning, the Russians shelled Sumy with MLRS, hitting cars and houses. Two people died, about 20 were injured, including a 17-year-old child.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 07:39 AM • 3352 views
Sumy region was hit by a Russian drone attack at night: details

At night, the enemy struck the Shostka community, probably with UAVs, damaging houses. Over the past day, 4 people were injured as a result of shelling, with the most strikes in the Sumy and Shostka districts.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 06:14 AM • 3175 views