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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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The enemy shelled Sumy Oblast 420 times between May 8th and 11th - RMA

Over 4 days, Russia shelled Sumy Oblast 420 times, resulting in deaths and injuries. More than 50 houses, businesses, and critical infrastructure were damaged.

Society • May 12, 02:19 PM • 11094 views
Enemy drone attacked the car of power engineers on the outskirts of Sumy: one person is reported dead and 3 wounded

On the outskirts of Sumy, a service vehicle was fired upon. According to preliminary data, one person died and three others were injured, the MBA reported.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 08:07 AM • 4809 views
The idea of creating a demilitarized zone is "not very alive" - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that the idea of a 15-kilometer demilitarized zone is not viable, as it would leave Kherson, Kharkiv, and Sumy under fire. Ukraine has not received any official proposals.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 02:45 PM • 7451 views
In Sumy region, one person died and another was injured as a result of a Russian airstrike

Russian airstrikes on the village of Manukhivka in the Sumy region led to the death of an 85-year-old woman and the injury of a man. Two private houses were destroyed.

Society • May 9, 04:26 PM • 8496 views
11 "underground schools" will be built in the Sumy region: project details

Four "underground schools" will be built in Sumy, and there will be eleven in the region. One of them will accommodate 500 people, the cost of the project is UAH 117 million.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 04:49 AM • 4919 views
Russian DRGs are trying to use spring floods in their sabotage activities in northern Ukraine - Mysnyk

Russian DRGs do not stop trying to break through the border in the north. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are recording the presence of the enemy along the border, but there is no large-scale offensive.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 01:38 PM • 8994 views
UN: April was the month with the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024

April 2025 recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024. At least 209 people were killed and another 1,146 were injured.

Society • May 8, 01:00 PM • 167006 views
Putin's "ceasefire" has begun: Russia struck at the front-line areas of Ukraine - military observer Myroshnikov

Contrary to the announced "ceasefire", Russian troops launched attacks from MLRS on the front-line areas of Ukraine, in particular, in the Pokrovsky, Toretsky and other directions. Fighting on the ground continues.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 09:38 PM • 20017 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 • 6453 views
Mourning days announced in Sumy on May 7 and 8 due to the Russian attack

Mourning days have been declared in the Sumy community on May 7 and 8 in connection with the tragic ballistic missile strike on May 6 on one of the starostynsky districts. There are victims as a result of the attack.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 05:46 PM • 8517 views
Russia struck with ballistics on the outskirts of Sumy: a child died, there are wounded

The Russian army attacked the outskirts of Sumy with a ballistic missile, killing a child. Six more people were injured, most of them children, one child is in extremely serious condition.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 03:38 PM • 8265 views
Russia ignores the ceasefire proposal, attacking Ukraine with 170 drones – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that Russia is ignoring the US ceasefire proposal and attacking Ukraine. In just one night, the Russians used 170 drones, including in the Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 09:53 AM • 10922 views
Sumy region suffered over 120 enemy shellings in 24 hours, three wounded

Over the past day, Russian troops carried out more than 120 shellings on 44 settlements of Sumy region, injuring three people. Civil infrastructure was damaged in various communities of the region.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 06:58 AM • 8105 views
Explosions rang out in Sumy Oblast at night: an industrial object was hit

On the night of May 1, 8 explosions rang out in one of the districts of the Sumy community. As a result, a fire broke out, the strike was carried out on an industrial facility. There is no information about the dead.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 02:29 AM • 7847 views
Nebenzya at the UN cynically accused Ukraine of civilian casualties as a result of strikes on Kryvyi Rih and Sumy

The Russian representative to the UN accused Ukraine of civilian deaths, claiming that Russia only targets military facilities. He stated that Ukraine is deploying air defense systems in residential areas.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 11:01 PM • 4658 views
Enemy information campaign to fuel panic: The National Security and Defense Council denied the fake about the preparation for the surrender of the city of Sumy

A fake is spreading online about the preparation of Sumy for surrender to the Russians. The Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reports that this is a lie spread by Russian propagandists to fuel panic.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 05:17 PM • 12268 views
More than 90% of streets have been verified in the Unified State Register of Addresses - Ministry of Development

In Ukraine, more than 90% of streets have been verified in the Unified State Register of Addresses. 1284 communities have already gained access to the register, with particularly active users in the Zakarpattia, Volyn, and Kirovohrad regions.

Society • April 28, 03:00 PM • 5324 views
Long-awaited warmth returns to Ukraine: weather forecast for April 29

On April 29, dry and sunny weather will prevail in Ukraine, the air temperature during the day will warm up to +15…+19 °C. Light rain is possible only in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

Weather and environment • April 28, 08:49 AM • 8588 views
Air defense systems are operating in the Cherkasy region amid the threat of enemy drones

Air defense is operating in the Cherkasy region due to the threat of enemy kamikaze drones. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned about UAVs in other regions.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 06:29 AM • 5888 views
Pressure on Russia and strengthening of Ukrainian air defense: what the presidents of Ukraine and France talked about

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a conversation with Emmanuel Macron regarding the Russian Federation's attacks on Ukraine and the need to strengthen air defense. They also discussed the path to a complete ceasefire.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 05:44 PM • 6266 views
Counterfeit for 3.6 million: a large-scale scheme of illegal trafficking of excisable goods was exposed in Sumy region

A group of 6 people involved in the production and sale of counterfeit tobacco products was exposed in Sumy. Goods worth UAH 3.6 million were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • April 25, 11:10 PM • 12730 views
In April, the Russian Federation significantly intensified missile strikes on densely populated cities of Ukraine, the number of victims increased - UN mission

In April, Russia significantly intensified missile strikes on densely populated cities of Ukraine, leading to an increase in civilian casualties. A 46% increase in casualties has been recorded.

Society • April 25, 10:31 AM • 8389 views
Seeing off 2025: how to commemorate the dead and what are the safety measures this year

April 27, 2025, marks the beginning of the Commemorative Week – a time to honor the deceased. Traditions, permissions, prohibitions, and safety measures in various regions of Ukraine during the Commemorative Days.

Society • April 25, 05:56 AM • 167267 views
In Sumy region, the director of the regional employment center shot himself with an automatic weapon: what is known

In the Sumy region, the director of the regional employment center committed suicide by shooting himself with an automatic weapon. The police have opened a criminal investigation and are выясняются the circumstances of the tragedy.

Crimes and emergencies • April 23, 12:15 PM • 18761 views
Rain only in the South: what the weather will be like in Ukraine on April 21

In Ukraine, on April 21, variable cloudiness is expected, mostly without precipitation. Only in the afternoon in the south, short-term rain and thunderstorms are possible; the temperature at night is 8-13°, during the day 21-26°.

Weather and environment • April 21, 03:41 AM • 4935 views
"That's how Russia started this Good Friday": Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian attack with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and "Shaheds"

Volodymyr Zelenskyy pointed out that Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles on Good Friday. He emphasized the importance of defense assistance from partners, especially air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 07:56 AM • 5953 views
In Sumy, Russians attacked a bakery with drones: a driver was killed, an employee was injured

In the morning, Russian troops attacked a bakery in Sumy with drones. A 61-year-old driver was killed, a 55-year-old employee was injured, and the premises and transport were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 05:35 AM • 5089 views
Explosions rang out in Sumy: there are dead and injured as a result of the UAV attack

On April 18, explosions rang out in Sumy during an air raid. An enemy UAV hit a building, destroying the roof. Preliminary, one person died, another turned to medics.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 02:42 AM • 8305 views
Volodymyr Artyukh dismissed from the post of Head of Sumy Regional State Administration: presidential decree

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree dismissing Volodymyr Artyukh from the post of Head of Sumy Regional State Administration. The decision was made based on his submitted application.

Politics • April 17, 09:20 PM • 3580 views
Stole a phone from the wounded: police detained the thief at the scene of a missile strike in Sumy

In Sumy, a man was detained for stealing a phone from a seriously wounded person after a rocket attack on the city. The perpetrator faces up to eight years in prison.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 04:48 PM • 11572 views