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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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Russians attacked a car with a couple on the way to Sumy with a drone: there is a wounded person

Russian forces attacked a civilian car with an FPV drone in the Sumy district. A 59-year-old man was injured and hospitalized. Over the past day, Russians carried out more than 70 shellings of the region.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 07:59 AM • 2604 views
In Sumy, vandals damaged the Alley of Fame, depicting the symbol "Z" on a banner

In Independence Square in Sumy, vandals damaged one of the banners on the Alley of Fame, depicting the symbol of Russian aggression "Z". Law enforcement officers are establishing the circumstances of the incident and are looking for the perpetrators.

Crimes and emergencies • June 11, 01:47 AM • 42823 views
There are no grounds for evacuation from Sumy: the situation on the border is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - Grygorov

The Sumy Regional authorities state that the situation on the border is tense, but controlled. Evacuation from Sumy is not planned, despite the spread of false information.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 03:20 PM • 4474 views
The Russian army is advancing in Sumy region: what is the situation there now

Russian troops are advancing in the Sumy region, capturing Andriivka and Vodolagy. The situation in Kindrativka and Oleksiivka is being clarified, fighting continues, the enemy is pressing on Yablunivka and Yunakivka.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 08:53 PM • 28793 views
KAB strikes on a village in Zaporizhzhia: according to updated information, two people were injured

As a result of a KAB strike on a village in the Zaporizhzhia region, two people in a car were injured. The blast wave damaged the car and nearby houses.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 07:35 PM • 11317 views
Russians hit a village in Zaporizhzhia with KABs: preliminary reports of three people injured

Russian forces attacked a village in the Zaporizhzhia region, launching a guided aerial bomb strike. Preliminary reports indicate three people were injured, and emergency services are en route to the scene.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 03:53 PM • 3973 views
Death toll from the Russian attack on Sumy risen to 5

As a result of the Russian attack on Sumy on June 3, the death toll has risen to five. An 86-year-old woman died in the hospital. In total, 30 people sought medical help.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 01:07 PM • 4204 views
The SES showed the consequences of the morning attack on Sumy

In the morning, Russian troops attacked Sumy with drones, damaging warehouses and civilian cars. Rescuers eliminated the sources of fire, despite repeated shelling.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 12:28 PM • 3950 views
Sumy was attacked by enemy drones for almost an hour: what is known about the consequences

Russia attacked the Sumy community with drones, civilian infrastructure and cars were damaged. Rescuers came under fire, power lines were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 09:45 AM • 35897 views
Sumy was hit by a Russian drone attack: there is one wounded

Russian troops attacked the Sumy community, Kovpakivskyi district, with a drone. As a result of the attack, one person was injured, the consequences of the attack are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 06:54 AM • 3890 views
Worked simultaneously at seven different locations: rescuers have completed work at the sites of enemy strikes in Sumy.

In Sumy, rescuers have completed work at the sites of enemy strikes. Unfortunately, as a result of the shelling, 4 people died, and 28 were injured, including three children.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 04:18 PM • 4109 views
In Sumy, the number of injured has risen to 28, including three children.

As a result of the enemy strike on Sumy, the number of injured has increased to 28, including three children. June 4 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Sumy for the victims of the attack.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 04:02 PM • 3828 views
Hottest at the front is in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlovsky directions - General Staff

Almost half of the battles are taking place in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlovsky directions. The enemy has become active in the Kursk direction, where there were 11 attacks. Heavy fighting continues.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 01:43 PM • 5181 views
In Sumy, the number of victims of the Russian attack has risen to four: a 43-year-old man has died

As a result of the Russian attack on Sumy, the number of dead has increased to four. A 43-year-old man died in the hospital, his 7-year-old daughter was seriously injured.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 01:30 PM • 3678 views
"Russia is resorting to atrocities again": EU ambassador reacts to Russian strike on Sumy

Russia struck the center of Sumy with MLRS with cluster munitions, killing three people, including children. This happened after the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck military facilities on the territory of Russia.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 12:43 PM • 3591 views
In Sumy, after the Russian attack, 25 people sought medical help, one woman died in the hospital - Ministry of Health

As a result of the Russian attack in Sumy, 25 people sought medical help, one woman died in the hospital. 24 patients remain in treatment, including three children.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 10:11 AM • 3057 views
Mourning declared in Sumy for victims of Russian attack

June 4 has been declared a day of mourning in Sumy and the entire city community due to the deadly Russian attack. The enemy shelled the city, hitting cars and the surrounding area, killing three people and injuring more than 20.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 08:57 AM • 3146 views
Zelenskyy on the Russian attack on Sumy with MLRS: obviously, without decisive steps from the US, Europe and the world, Putin will not even agree to a ceasefire

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the shelling of Sumy with MLRS, as a result of which there are dead and wounded. He emphasized that without the pressure of the world, Putin will not agree to a ceasefire.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 08:29 AM • 3540 views
The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the shelling of Sumy by Russian invaders: three dead, about 20 wounded

Russian troops shelled the city of Sumy, killing three people, including children. It is also known about at least 20 wounded, including children.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 08:18 AM • 3656 views
In Sumy, the Russian attack has already claimed the lives of 3 people

As a result of the Russian attack in Sumy, the number of dead has risen to three. It is also known about 20 injured, including two children.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 08:00 AM • 3751 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
In the center of Sumy, the enemy hit cars: there is one dead and many wounded

As a result of the shelling in the center of Sumy, cars were damaged, there is information about the injured. The type of weapon and the consequences of the attack are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 06:50 AM • 5688 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 • 3177 views
Russia shelled Kherson region: two dead, a child among 11 wounded

On June 2, the Russians shelled Kherson region with artillery and drones, killing two people. 11 civilians were injured, including a five-year-old child.

Society • June 2, 04:18 PM • 3256 views
Russian strike on Sumy: consequences shown

Two people were injured in the shelling of Sumy. Six private houses, three country houses and an industrial facility were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 03:58 PM • 9356 views
In Kherson – 2, in Kyiv – 10: how many years do Ukrainians need to save up for their own apartment

Ukrainians need 5-7 years to buy a one-room apartment, saving their entire salary. In front-line cities such as Kherson, this period is less than two years.

Society • June 2, 03:52 PM • 5072 views
Russians attacked the outskirts of Sumy: hit an industrial facility, two people were injured

Russian troops attacked the outskirts of Sumy, damaging an industrial facility and the private sector. As a result of the shelling, two people were injured and are receiving medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 08:37 AM • 2439 views
How the Last Bell 2025 will be held in Ukraine: safety and regional features

The Last Bell 2025 will be held in various formats: online in the frontline zones and traditionally in regions remote from the fighting. Student safety is the main priority.

Society • May 29, 01:16 PM • 155383 views
In Sumy, two teenagers threatened to blow up a school and demanded a ransom of UAH 3 million

Two Sumy teenagers demanded UAH 3 million in ransom, threatening to blow up the school. Law enforcement officers did not find any explosives, the perpetrators were detained, the older one faces up to 8 years in prison.

Society • May 29, 12:46 PM • 3026 views
Zelenskyy will return to Kyiv earlier due to the threatening situation in the Sumy region - media

The President of Ukraine is urgently returning to Kyiv due to the buildup of Russian troops in the Sumy region. He has canceled his trip to the Charlemagne Prize ceremony in Aachen.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 07:40 PM • 4985 views