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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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In Sumy region, due to enemy shelling, the route of public transport has been changed - OVA

Due to the threat of shelling, the Sumy-Putivl passenger transport route has been changed. An alternative route, close to the previous one, has been developed to avoid dangerous directions.

Society • May 22, 05:46 PM • 3523 views
Sumy region: Russian shelling claimed the lives of four people, including a child

Russian troops carried out 110 shellings of the Sumy region. Four civilians were killed, including one child, 14 people were injured, and civilian infrastructure was damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 06:41 AM • 6451 views
Russians launch a missile strike in Sumy region: high-rise buildings and infrastructure damaged

A rocket attack on the Shostka community was recorded in Sumy region on January 20. The attack damaged multi-storey buildings and an infrastructure facility, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 10:52 AM • 27411 views
Russian army hit Shostka with 13 missiles. More than 40 houses left without heat - RMA

Russian troops fired 13 missiles at Shostka in Sumy region, damaging 12 high-rise buildings and three boiler houses. The strikes left 45 buildings without heating and damaged two educational institutions.

Society • December 31, 10:25 AM • 26026 views
Russian army hits infrastructure in Sumy region with missiles: what is known

A rocket attack on the Shostka community damaged 12 high-rise buildings and 2 educational institutions. Infrastructure facilities were destroyed, shelling continues and rescuers are working.

War in Ukraine • December 31, 06:59 AM • 24359 views
Shostka left without heat after Russian attack - mayor

After the attack by Russian drones in Shostka, Sumy region, most boiler houses stopped working. Currently, heat is supplied only from biofuel boilers.

Society • November 13, 01:22 PM • 18063 views
Enemy attacked a unit of the State Emergency Service in Shostka: 5 rescuers wounded

On the night of October 19, enemy aircraft attacked a fire and rescue unit in Shostka. 5 rescuers were wounded, the building and 6 units of SES equipment were damaged.

Society • October 19, 07:19 AM • 32808 views
Sumy region introduces emergency shutdown schedules after night attack by Russia

Schedules of emergency power outages for stages 1 to 5 have been introduced in Sumy region. Shostka, Konotop and part of Sumy districts will be cut off.

Society • October 19, 06:24 AM • 29887 views
Almost 150 children evacuated from border communities in Sumy region over the past week - RMA

Over the past week, 535 people, including 143 children, have been evacuated from the border communities of Sumy region. A total of 3,804 people, including 6,469 children, have been evacuated from 34 settlements near the border.

Society • October 13, 07:25 AM • 53094 views
In Sumy region 4 “Shaheds” were shot down, 20 explosions per night due to enemy attacks

During the night, Russians fired 14 times at Sumy region, 20 explosions were recorded. As a result of a Shahed UAV air strike on critical infrastructure, three territorial communities lost power.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 06:59 AM • 33926 views
Occupants launch air strike in Sumy region: three communities are without electricity

Enemy forces attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Shostka district of Sumy region using Shahed drones. As a result of the attack, Shostka, Hlukhiv and Yampil communities were cut off from electricity.

Society • October 1, 09:03 PM • 49415 views
Russian army dropped 4 KABs in Sumy region: a woman was killed, two wounded

On October 1, the occupiers dropped 4 guided bombs on the Esman community of Sumy region. A 45-year-old woman was killed, her 47-year-old husband and another civilian were wounded. An investigation is underway.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 09:30 AM • 12865 views
Emergency shutdown schedules introduced in Sumy region

NPC Ukrenergo has introduced schedules of emergency power outages in Sumy region at 09:25.

Society • September 27, 06:49 AM • 15686 views
In Sumy region 9 “Shaheds” were shot down, 15 explosions from enemy shelling overnight

At night, 9 enemy Shaheds were shot down in Sumy region. There were 15 explosions from 11 attacks on the border areas and settlements of the region, including attacks with KABs, mortars, drones and a missile attack.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 06:29 AM • 16301 views
Russian drones attacked power facilities in Sumy region

The enemy launched an air strike on the energy facilities of the Shostka community in Sumy region using Shahed drones. Emergency services are working to eliminate the consequences of the attack.

Society • September 21, 08:52 PM • 19990 views
About 3,800 people evacuated from dangerous areas of Sumy region over a week - RMA

The head of the Sumy RMA reported that 3,800 people, including 175 children, have been evacuated from the dangerous areas of the region since August 6. In total, 19800 people, including 2500 children, have been evacuated since the beginning of the evacuation.

Society • August 12, 12:56 PM • 29265 views
Russians dropped a record number of unmanned aerial vehicles in Sumy region: a child was killed

Russia has launched a record number of strikes with its KABs in the Sumy region, dropping 56 bombs. Two people were killed in Mohrytsia - a 22-year-old brother and his 6-year-old sister who refused to be evacuated.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 11:25 AM • 32129 views
Hostile shelling in Sumy region: critical infrastructure and transport damaged

In the Sumy region, enemy shelling damaged critical infrastructure, a post office building, and transportation. Over the day, 41 attacks with 140 explosions were recorded in the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 07:16 AM • 74818 views
Shelling in Sumy region: 14-year-old boy killed in Hlukhiv as a result of Russian attack

A 14-year-old boy died and 12 civilians were wounded as a result of an MLRS strike on the center of Hlukhiv in Sumy region. Residential buildings, a school, a shop and vehicles were damaged.

Society • July 27, 02:05 PM • 44421 views
The second recruitment center of the Ukrainian army opened in Sumy region

The second recruitment center for the Ukrainian army in the region has opened in Sumy. The center will provide advice to those wishing to join the Defense Forces.

Society • July 25, 12:45 PM • 18753 views
Aftermath of the Russian strike: rescuers extinguish fire at a critical infrastructure facility in Sumy region

Rescuers extinguished a large-scale fire in the Shostka community of Sumy region after a Russian air strike on a critical infrastructure facility. The strike was carried out on July 23, causing significant damage.

Society • July 23, 05:28 PM • 102280 views
At night, terrorists attacked critical infrastructure in Sumy region

At night, the occupiers launched an air strike on critical infrastructure facilities in the Shostka community of Sumy region. The liquidation of the aftermath is underway, and no one has been reported dead.

Society • July 23, 04:05 AM • 29689 views
russians attack critical infrastructure in Sumy region

russians attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Shostka district. Over the past day, 20 shellings were carried out in the border areas of Sumy region, and 44 explosions were recorded in six communities.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 06:53 AM • 35235 views
Fire in a household in Sumy region extinguished with 20 tons of water

A fire broke out in a private household in the village of Voronizh, Sumy region, engulfing the garage, summer kitchen and utility rooms, which rescuers extinguished using about 20 tons of water.

Society • June 30, 02:43 AM • 23596 views
Enemy attacked police car with drone in Sumy region, one wounded - Ministry of Internal Affairs

In the Shostka district of Sumy region, the enemy attacked a police car with a drone, wounding a local resident who was passing by, while police officers were not injured.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 07:22 AM • 28873 views
Evacuation of the population from the border areas continues in Sumy region: RMA provided details

The evacuation of the population from the border areas of Sumy region has been ongoing since July last year: 28 settlements within the five-kilometer border zone have been fully evacuated and are under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, while the evacuation of other settlements is ongoing.

Society • June 18, 05:24 PM • 39732 views
Electricity supply restrictions are in effect throughout Ukraine during the day, significant imports are planned - ministry of energy

In Ukraine today, power supply restrictions are applied during the day, significant imports are planned, and more than 55 thousand subscribers are de-energized due to bad weather.

Society • June 3, 07:41 AM • 29262 views
Russians fired at infrastructure facilities in Sumy region: no injuries

the Russians fired at infrastructure facilities in the Sumy region from multiple launch rocket systems, there were no reports of civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 01:48 PM • 43772 views
Two girls jumped from 9th floor in Sumy region: died on the spot

Two girls aged 18 and 14 jumped from the 9th floor of a high-rise building in Shostka, Sumy region, and died on the spot. Police are currently investigating their motives.

Society • May 24, 07:43 AM • 19486 views
Russian army has been hitting Sumy region with artillery since the night, dropped VOG from a drone: 31 explosions

Russian troops have already carried out 6 attacks on the Sumy region at night and in the morning, 31 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 06:30 AM • 21086 views