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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 General Staff confirmed the strike on the deployment point of the 448th Missile Brigade of the Russian Federation, which struck Sumy.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the defeat of the 448th missile brigade of the Russian army in the Kursk region. This brigade was responsible for the missile strike on the city of Sumy on Palm Sunday.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:39 PM • 123493 views
Russian military aircraft spotted near Alaska: Is this a threat of war?

U. S. armed forces have detected Russian military aircraft in the Alaska defense zone. NORAD stated that these flights occur regularly.

News of the World • April 15, 10:01 AM • 6324 views
The government has approved the dismissal of Volodymyr Artyukh from the post of Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the dismissal of Volodymyr Artyukh from the post of Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration. This was reported by Taras Melnychuk.

Politics • April 15, 09:57 AM • 8091 views
In Sumy, the number of people injured in the Russian attack has risen to 125, with over 40 still in the hospital

As a result of the attack on civilian infrastructure in Sumy on April 13, the number of people seeking medical attention has increased to 125, including 18 children. 44 people are hospitalized, seven of them in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 09:35 AM • 6948 views
In Kursk, drones hit a Russian ammunition depot - NSDC CCD

On April 15, explosions rang out in Kursk. Drones hit a Russian army ammunition depot. Russian authorities confirmed the drone attack on the region.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 08:10 AM • 10021 views
Trump was asked if he was considering new sanctions against Russia after its attack on Sumy: he mentioned the imposed restrictions

Donald Trump replied that he already has sanctions against Russia, mentioning the halt of Nord Stream 2.

Politics • April 15, 05:46 AM • 7956 views
Advisers push Trump towards a tougher approach to Moscow - WSJ

Several Trump advisers are urging him to be more cautious about Moscow's claims of peace, arguing that Putin is not interested in ending the war. Trump has so far supported the idea of negotiations.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 04:26 AM • 104321 views
Russia's war against Ukraine continues according to Putin's scenario - CNN

According to a CNN reviewer, the attack on Sumy showed that US diplomacy has not yielded results. Putin is dragging out time, believing that Trump is interested in an easy victory.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 10:56 PM • 32552 views
Fico evaded condemning the Russian strike on Sumy

Slovak Prime Minister Fico did not condemn the Russian attack on Sumy, which killed more than 30 people, including children. He stated a lack of information, despite condemnation of the terrorist act by other leaders.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 08:18 PM • 4734 views
The occupiers struck the outskirts of Sumy, preliminary, no casualties - OVA

Today, the enemy launched a missile strike on the outskirts of the Sumy city community. Preliminary, no people were injured, the consequences of the attack are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 07:05 PM • 4361 views
The Air Force stated that the enemy struck Sumy with ballistics

The occupiers struck with ballistic weapons within Sumy, the Air Force reported.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 06:24 PM • 8625 views
An explosion rang out in Sumy against the background of a ballistic threat

An explosion was heard in Sumy, local media report. The Air Force warned of a ballistic threat from the northeast.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 06:10 PM • 18630 views
Speaker of the Upper House of the Austrian Parliament arrived in Ukraine for the first time

Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler arrived in Ukraine at the invitation of Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratyuk. The visit is an important gesture of solidarity against the background of the Russian Federation's attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Politics • April 14, 02:11 PM • 10109 views
Russian propagandists are spreading a fake about the "destruction of a military echelon" in Sumy - NSDC CCD

Russian propagandists are spreading a fake about the alleged "destruction of a military echelon" in Sumy. In fact, the strike was carried out on a passenger train in the Chernihiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 01:53 PM • 10988 views
In Sumy, a Russian missile strike has already claimed 35 lives, including two children - Prosecutor's Office

On April 13, 2025, as a result of a missile attack on Sumy, 35 people died, including an 11-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy. 117 people were injured, including 15 children, 38 people are in the hospital.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 01:16 PM • 7581 views
Here's why I called Putin "evil": Trump's spiritual advisor on the Russian strike on Sumy

Pastor Mark Burns condemned the Russian attack on Sumy, calling it an attack on humanity and faith. He called for justice and an end to atrocities.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 01:10 PM • 11111 views
Broke the bus window and saved people: what is known about 13-year-old Kyrylo Illyashenko, who became a hero of Sumy

During the missile attack in Sumy, 13-year-old Kyrylo Illyashenko broke the window and helped passengers escape from the burning bus. The boy was injured, but saved many.

Society • April 14, 12:59 PM • 162777 views
In Sumy, a "shahed" hit a parking lot, one person was injured

An enemy UAV of the "Shahed" type hit one of the parking lots in Sumy, injuring one person. All relevant services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 12:31 PM • 8935 views
A "shahid" arrival was recorded in Sumy, which circled over the city for 1.5 hours - acting mayor

The Russians hit Sumy with a «shahid». The whole city is in smoke. Before that, the «shahid» circled over the city for about 1.5 hours. The day before, the Russians launched a missile attack on Sumy.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 11:40 AM • 6844 views
Russia launched up to 2,800 air bombs, 1,400 drones and about 60 missiles at Ukraine in April: Zelenskyy pointed to the need to put pressure on Russia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that since the beginning of April, Russia has used almost 2,800 air bombs and more than 1,400 drones against Ukraine. More than 30 people died as a result of yesterday's strike.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 10:59 AM • 9442 views
In Kirovohrad region, the curfew will be shortened for Easter

The curfew in Kirovohrad region will be shortened for Easter. It will last from 00:00 to 04:00. Relevant services will check shelters and religious buildings for safety.

Society • April 14, 09:53 AM • 4474 views
Sybiha called on the EU to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and put pressure on Russia after the attack on Sumy

At the EU Council of Ministers, Sybiha called for strengthening Ukrainian air defense, providing additional complexes and missiles. He also stressed the need to increase pressure on Russia.

Politics • April 14, 09:31 AM • 3201 views
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador due to the attack on Sumy

The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry summoned a representative of the Russian Embassy in Vilnius over the attack on Sumy. The initiators must be held accountable for the terrorist attack, and all those who work for the Kremlin bear responsibility.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 09:13 AM • 4052 views
The police showed the first minutes after the horrific strike by Russian invaders on Sumy

Russians launched a missile strike on the civilian population in Sumy. 34 people died, including two children, 117 were injured. The police showed the first minutes after the attack.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 08:27 AM • 10190 views
Three-day mourning period has been declared in Sumy for those killed in the Russian strike

In Sumy, April 14-16 has been declared a period of mourning for those killed as a result of the Russian terrorist attack. On April 13, the Russians struck the city with ballistic missiles, killing 34 people, including 2 children.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 06:01 AM • 6812 views
What is happening is a disgrace: Trump called the Russian strike on Sumy "horrific"

Donald Trump commented on the Russian attack on Sumy, calling the terrorist strike a "horrific thing. " He also criticized the war in Ukraine, emphasizing its масштабні наслідки та руйнування.

Politics • April 14, 04:51 AM • 6786 views
Merz: The rocket attack on Sumy is a deliberate war crime by Russia

Future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia committed a war crime by launching a missile attack on Sumy. The attack killed 34 people.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 10:11 PM • 4139 views
Information about negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Ankara is fake - Sybiha

The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, denied information about negotiations with Russia on April 15-16 in Ankara. He will initiate a conversation with the US Secretary of State regarding the strike on Sumy.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 08:10 PM • 5769 views
Ukrainian embassies will honor the victims of the tragedy in Sumy: flags will be lowered

On April 14, Ukrainian embassies around the world will lower their flags in mourning for the victims of the Russian missile strike on Sumy. Books of mourning will also be opened.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 07:44 PM • 5730 views
"Barbaric aggressive war": Finnish President assesses the Russian strike on Sumy

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Russia respects neither international nor humanitarian law. He called for a ceasefire and stronger sanctions against the aggressor country.

Politics • April 13, 07:34 PM • 3747 views