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Sumy

Regional center of Ukraine
Sumy is a city located in the northeastern part of Ukraine on the Central Russian Upland, on the banks of the Psel River. It belongs to the historical region of Slobozhanshchyna. The population of Sumy as of May 2025 was 268.409 thousand people. On February 24, 2022, Russian troops approached Sumy, starting battles. The city was shelled by the Russians but remained under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
1734
Sumy became the center of Sloboda Ukraine for a whole decade
1869
A large sugar factory began operation
1877
Railway communication was opened
1939
Sumy Oblast was formed, and the city became its administrative center
1943
The city was liberated from occupation
February 2022
Battles for Sumy with the Russian army began
April 3, 2022
The General Staff officially announced the beginning of the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Sumy region
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Occupiers dropped aerial bombs on the outskirts of Sumy, warehouses with residues of sulfur-containing substances caught fire

Due to an aerial bomb strike near Sumy, warehouses containing residues of sulfur-containing substances caught fire. Residents of three communities are asked to close their windows due to the smell of sulfur.

Society • June 18, 01:39 PM • 3068 views
Occupiers attacked Defense Forces positions 55 times, acting actively in three directions and shelling border areas - General Staff

Occupiers attacked the AFU 55 times, most actively in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions are under enemy shelling.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 01:15 PM • 2066 views
A man was killed in the Sumy community as a result of a Russian drone attack

A civilian man was killed in the Sumy community due to an attack by Russian drones. Debris damaged a residential building in the private sector on the outskirts of the city.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 09:26 PM • 14374 views
Large-scale fire extinguished in Sumy following Russian strike on civilian infrastructurePhotoVideo

Fire extinguished at a civilian facility in Sumy after a Russian attack. During the firefighting efforts, the enemy launched a second strike; rescuers were not injured.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 09:08 PM • 3902 views
The Russian Federation attacked an equestrian school in Sumy where children's classes were held; animals were killedPhoto

Russian troops shelled the grounds of an equestrian school in Sumy. Rescuers recovered the bodies of three dead horses from under the rubble.

Society • June 17, 05:22 PM • 7264 views
Due to enemy attacks and bad weather, parts of Kyiv and 5 regions are without power; a power engineer was wounded – Ministry of Energy

Due to shelling, parts of Kyiv and four regions are without electricity; a power engineer was wounded in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Bad weather has cut power to another 30 settlements in the Kyiv region.

Society • June 15, 09:43 AM • 4469 views
Massive Russian attack leads to delays of over three hours for several trains

Due to shelling of infrastructure, Ukrzaliznytsia trains are running with delays of up to four hours. Railway workers are using backup locomotives to maintain movement.

Society • June 15, 05:54 AM • 5376 views
Russian drones attacked a high-rise building and the center of Sumy - there are casualties

In Sumy, two Russian UAVs hit a high-rise building and a non-residential building. Three people were injured, including a child; medics are working at the scene.

Society • June 15, 03:43 AM • 14924 views
Russian army strikes farm in Sumy region with drone: some livestock killed, others woundedPhoto

As a result of a UAV attack on a farm in the Sadivska community, a woman was hospitalized with burns. Four other employees received medical assistance; some livestock perished.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 07:29 PM • 9292 views
Enemy launched 69 attacks at the front and is active in three sectors - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out 69 attacks across the entire front line. The highest activity was recorded in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 01:45 PM • 3078 views
Russia launched a massive artillery strike on Sumy, six woundedPhotoVideo

Russian troops carried out eight artillery strikes on Sumy, damaging residential buildings. As a result of the attack, six residents of the city sustained injuries.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 11:38 AM • 2717 views
Enemy attacks railway station in Sumy, debris from downed drone falls on train roof

Debris from a downed "Shahed" fell onto the roof of a carriage on the Sumy-Rakhiv train, sparking a fire. Passengers were in a shelter; the flight is delayed by five hours due to the incident.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 03:44 PM • 3412 views
Russians strike civilian car with FPV drone in Kharkiv region - casualties and fatality reported

Near Pytomnyk, Russians struck a car carrying five civilians with an FPV drone. A 70-year-old woman was killed, and four other people were hospitalized with injuries.

Society • June 9, 04:35 PM • 5072 views
Russians are systematically attacking logistics between Kharkiv and Sumy - "Flash"PhotoVideo

Occupiers are striking a section of the highway near Bohodukhiv, 20 km from the border. Risks for civilian transport on the route between Kharkiv and Sumy are increasing.

Society • June 6, 04:40 PM • 10344 views
Enemy launched over 50 attacks at the front, most active in two directions - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 54 attacks have been recorded; the enemy is active in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. There was also an attempted offensive toward the Antonivskyi Bridge.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 02:59 PM • 3549 views
Sumy hit by Russian strikes in the morning, preliminary reports suggest artillery; casualties reported - CMAPhotoVideo

Three pedestrians were hospitalized this morning following an artillery shelling of Sumy. Overnight, UAVs struck residential buildings; a total of nine people were injured in the region over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 09:22 AM • 3739 views
Russians strike a gas station in Sumy, two female employees injuredPhoto

In Sumy, drones damaged a gas station and infrastructure; two female employees received medical assistance for stress. Over the past 24 hours, 10 people were injured in the region due to shelling.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 07:59 AM • 3401 views
Enemy Geran-2 drone damaged a kindergarten and residential buildings in Sumy

A Russian Geran-2 drone damaged a kindergarten and four houses in Sumy. Preliminarily, there are no casualties; air defense forces shot down some of the enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 02:01 AM • 20377 views
Russians launched a massive attack on Shostka and struck a gas station in Sumy with a drone - State Emergency ServicePhotoVideo

In Shostka, residential buildings and administrative structures were damaged due to the overnight attack. In Sumy, a drone hit a gas station; preliminary reports indicate no casualties.

Society • May 30, 07:01 AM • 5180 views
More trains are being launched to popular locations for the summer season

Seven trains have been switched to a daily schedule, and an additional Kyiv — Chernivtsi service has been scheduled. The Sumy — Rakhiv route has been restored for summer travel.

Society • May 29, 07:01 AM • 4771 views
Russian strike on a funeral procession in Sumy – a man has died in the hospital

A man wounded during a Russian drone attack on a funeral procession in Sumy has died in the hospital. Specialists are currently working to identify the deceased resident.

Society • May 23, 10:33 AM • 24206 views
Russian drones killed three people during attacks in the Kharkiv regionPhoto

As a result of Russian drone strikes in the Kharkiv region, three people were killed and two others were injured. The Prosecutor's Office has launched a war crimes investigation.

Society • May 23, 10:18 AM • 16125 views
Russian drone attacks funeral procession on the outskirts of Sumy, casualties reported - Regional Military Administration

A Russian drone attacked a funeral procession on the outskirts of Sumy on May 23. There are casualties; one man is in critical condition following the enemy shelling.

Society • May 23, 09:33 AM • 17037 views
Over 70 attacks occurred at the front, the enemy is active in three directions - General Staff

76 enemy attacks were recorded, with the most active operations in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The occupiers also continue to shell the border areas of the Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:27 PM • 3276 views
Russia launched a massive strike on Sumy – six people reported wounded

As a result of the artillery shelling of Sumy, a residential sector and an industrial zone were damaged. Six people were injured, three of whom are in the hospital.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 11:53 AM • 2636 views
Body of man killed by Russian drone discovered in Sumy region – Regional Military Administration

The body of a 38-year-old man who died from a drone strike was discovered in the Sumy district. The deceased had previously evacuated to Sumy due to constant shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 01:57 PM • 2560 views
In Sumy, a grenade detonated in a man's hands near a public transport stop; police are establishing the identity of the deceased

An explosion, presumably of a grenade, occurred near a public transport stop in Sumy. An unidentified man died on the spot; police are working to establish his identity.

Society • May 13, 08:21 PM • 5745 views
In Sumy, a man blew himself up with a grenade and died – social mediaVideo

On Lushpa Avenue in Sumy, a man reportedly blew himself up with a grenade. There is currently no official confirmation of the death from law enforcement authorities.

Crimes and emergencies • May 13, 07:22 PM • 4574 views
Seven regions partially without power due to Russian attacks and bad weather; fire extinguished in the Chernobyl zone

Due to shelling and severe weather, consumers in seven regions of Ukraine have been de-energized. A fire was extinguished in the Chernobyl zone; the radiation background remains within normal limits.

Society • May 13, 07:15 AM • 5629 views
Russian propagandists spread fake news about a "hantavirus outbreak" among AFU servicemenPhoto

Russian propaganda spread a fake story about a hantavirus outbreak and losses in the Ukrainian army. Official sources refute these claims due to a lack of evidence.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 11:03 PM • 7223 views