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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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It is not Trump, but Putin who should ask for a ceasefire - CCD

Putin is prolonging the war, waiting for a call from the USA, but he should be the one to ask. The head of the CCD of the National Security and Defense Council, Kovalenko, emphasized that Russia must pay for its audacity.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 12:47 PM • 12610 views
The Defense Forces shot down 65 Russian drones, another 35 were lost locationally

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 111 Shahed-type drones and imitators. Ukrainian soldiers shot down 65 UAVs, and 35 imitators were lost locationally, without consequences.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 06:21 AM • 44360 views
Spring-Summer Offensive of the Russian Federation: ISW Analyzed Putin's Plans and Where to Expect Strikes

Russia is planning a major offensive in the spring-summer of 2025 in several directions to put pressure on Ukraine in negotiations. G7 warns of possible intensification of fighting.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 04:28 AM • 31347 views
"Russia is mocking the world's peacekeeping efforts": Zelenskyy showed the consequences of the night attack by the Russian Federation with drones

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation with drones. The massive strike hit Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 09:29 AM • 23752 views
Russian drone attacked Sumy community: what is known about the consequences

Russian troops struck with UAVs at one of the starostynsky districts of the Sumy territorial community. Cars and private houses were damaged, there is no information about casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 12:37 PM • 25537 views
Zelenskyy calls for increased pressure on russia for faster diplomacy

The President of Ukraine emphasized the need to increase international pressure on the russian federation due to massive drone attacks. He condemned talks of easing sanctions and called for decisive action to stop the aggression.

Society • March 27, 04:09 AM • 27067 views
Emergency recovery works suspended in Sumy: details

Emergency recovery works have been temporarily suspended in Sumy. Emergency structures were dismantled, 803 windows were restored, and 173 citizens received assistance.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:26 PM • 21397 views
In Sumy, due to the Russian missile strike, there are already 101 injured, including 23 children

As a result of the Russian missile strike in Sumy, 101 people were injured, including 23 children. 14 adults and 16 children are in the hospital, two in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 09:56 AM • 106451 views
The US State Department commented on the Russian strike on Sumy

State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stated that she condemns the impact on civilians as a result of the Russian strike on Sumy. The United States will continue to work to cease fire in order to avoid casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 09:11 AM • 130995 views
In Sumy, the number of people injured in the enemy strike has risen to 99.

As a result of the enemy shelling in Sumy, the number of injured has increased to 99 people, including 76 adults and 23 children. The elimination of the consequences of the strike is ongoing, rescuers and volunteers are working.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 09:04 AM • 23111 views
Number of war victims among children has increased: a 15-year-old girl from Pokrovsk has died

As a result of the enemy shelling of Pokrovsk, a 15-year-old girl died, which increased the number of dead children to 605. Also, on March 24, 22 children were injured in Sumy.

Society • March 25, 08:40 AM • 24315 views
Russians struck a residential sector in Sumy region: details from the State Emergency Service

In the evening of March 24, the Russians struck a village in Sumy region, causing a fire in a residential building. State Emergency Service specialists extinguished the fire and inspected the area.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 05:59 AM • 31887 views
Rescuers showed the elimination of the consequences of the missile strike on Sumy

During the day, rescuers in Sumy carried out restoration work after the missile strike. Emergency structures were dismantled and windows were temporarily restored, hundreds of people received assistance.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 08:53 PM • 13809 views
Russia must be forced to peace to ensure security: Zelenskyy on the attack on Sumy

As a result of the Russian attack in Sumy, nearly 90 people are known to be injured, including 17 children. Zelenskyy stressed that Russia must be forced to peace.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 07:05 PM • 12222 views
All sources of fire extinguished in Sumy after the Russian missile attack: details

In Sumy, rescuers have extinguished all sources of fire after the missile attack. Psychologists and medics of the State Emergency Service provided assistance to 78 citizens, and the dismantling of emergency structures is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 06:07 PM • 12882 views
Russians are spreading a fake about an alleged strike on the location of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Sumy - CCD of the National Security and Defense Council

Russian propaganda is spreading a fake about a strike on the location of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Sumy, trying to justify the missile strike on residential buildings. The National Security and Defense Council notes that this is an attempt to shift responsibility.

Society • March 24, 05:59 PM • 12213 views
Russian missile attack on Sumy: the number of victims has increased to 88, including 17 children

As a result of the Russian attack on Sumy, 88 victims are known, including 17 children. Houses, educational and healthcare institutions were damaged, and a help center was organized.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 05:08 PM • 44006 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reacted to the Russian strike on Sumy: "Putin seems to want to deceive everyone around"

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reacted to the Russian bombing of the center of Sumy. As a result of the shelling, dozens of civilians, including 14 children, were injured.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 04:14 PM • 12991 views
The OP showed a video of Sumy after the Russian strike: "This is how Putin "stops" hitting civilians"

The President's Office has published a video of the aftermath of the Russian strike on Sumy. Currently, 74 people are reported injured, including children.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 03:46 PM • 24657 views
Rocket strike on Sumy: number of wounded rises to 74

As a result of the Russian missile strike on Sumy, the number of injured has increased to 74, including 13 children. Houses were damaged, there is no gas supply, hot and cold water.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 03:16 PM • 11973 views
In Sumy, 65 people have already been injured, 14 of them children, as a result of a Russian missile strike on a residential quarter

On March 24, 2025, the Russian army launched a missile attack on a residential area of Sumy. As a result of the attack, 65 civilians were injured, including 14 children, and houses and an educational institution were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 02:45 PM • 16803 views
In Sumy, 28 people were injured in the Russian attack, including 4 children, the enemy attacked an industrial facility - acting mayor

Today, the Russians launched a missile attack on Sumy, damaging residential buildings, a hospital and children's institutions. 24 adults and 4 children were injured, emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 01:41 PM • 10259 views
Russians strike Sumy city center: high-rise buildings damaged, casualties reported.

On March 24, the Russians struck the center of Sumy. High-rise buildings were damaged, a fire broke out, and there are civilian injuries. A school in the epicenter was also damaged, and the children were evacuated.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 01:06 PM • 14577 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 99 drones: 57 drones were shot down

On the night of March 24, Russia attacked Ukraine with 99 drones of various types, including Shahed. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 57 strike UAVs, but five regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 06:59 AM • 31171 views
The heating season is ending in Ukraine: what is the situation in different regions

Due to the warming in Lviv and Rivne, heat is supplied only at night. In the frontline regions, the heating season is under threat due to hostilities and shelling.

Society • March 21, 02:50 PM • 28898 views
Zelenskyy responded to Russian night attack: we are waiting for real pressure on Russia from US and Europe, this will allow diplomacy to work

At night, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine with drones and guided aerial bombs. Shelling was recorded in the Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Chernihiv regions, and there are wounded.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 09:50 AM • 24147 views
Spring break: 5 ideas for useful leisure activities for children at home

Find out what to do with your child during the spring break: creativity, film screenings, vlogging, cooking, interior design. The dates of the holidays vary by region of Ukraine.

Society • March 21, 06:24 AM • 484757 views
Russia wants to displace us from the Kursk direction and has increased its troops there – Zelenskyy

Russia has increased troops in the Kursk direction in order to displace Ukrainian soldiers. Next, they plan an offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv, but Ukraine does not yet see opportunities in them.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 10:22 AM • 11636 views
Zelenskyy: Putin does not want peace, his positions are weaker than six months ago

According to Zelenskyy, Putin is currently in control of the situation, but does not want the war to end, as his positions are weaker than before. The Armed Forces operation thwarted the occupiers' plans to seize Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy.

War in Ukraine • March 19, 11:48 PM • 33585 views
In Sumy region, an FPV drone hit a car: a woman died, there are wounded

An enemy drone attacked a car on the Kupyansk-Kindrashivka highway. A 45-year-old woman died, and four other employees of the communal enterprise were injured.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 10:21 PM • 66674 views