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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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Putin wants to carry out several offensive actions in order to go for a ceasefire with ultimatums to Ukraine - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin is planning an offensive in the Kharkiv and Sumy directions. The goal is to put pressure on Ukraine for negotiations on a ceasefire on the terms of the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 09:19 PM • 18002 views
In Sumy, a "shahed" attacked a healthcare facility: details

The Russian army attacked a medical facility in Sumy with a kamikaze drone. There were no casualties or injuries, reported Artem Kobzar.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 09:16 PM • 18984 views
Air defense forces destroyed 47 of 90 enemy UAVs

On the night of March 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 drones, 47 of which were shot down by air defense forces. Chernihiv, Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa regions were under attack.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 07:18 AM • 28089 views
The Russian Federation attacks Ukraine with "Shaheds": explosions were heard in the Zaporizhzhia region

Russian troops launched strike drones over the territory of Ukraine on the evening of March 8. Drones were recorded in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:22 PM • 35247 views
Russians attacked Sumy with three drones: what is known about the consequences

Three drone attacks occurred in the city of Sumy, one of which led to a fire in the area. Damage to the roof of a residential building has been recorded, but there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 10:49 AM • 24565 views
Russians shelled Sumy region 77 times in a day: houses damaged, agricultural buildings destroyed

Over the past day, the occupiers carried out 77 shellings of the border area of Sumy region, with 138 explosions recorded. Private houses, a car, and agricultural buildings were damaged in various communities.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 04:25 AM • 81417 views
In Sumy, as a result of the strike by "Shaheds", the Nova Poshta terminal was destroyed: one person died

As a result of the night attack by Russian kamikaze drones, the Nova Poshta terminal in Sumy was destroyed, and an employee was killed. 2576 parcels worth over 3.3 million UAH were destroyed.

Society • March 6, 09:00 AM • 28724 views
Night drone attack in Sumy: a civilian resident has died

As a result of the attack by enemy drones in Sumy, one person has died. Rescue services are working at the scene, and authorities are urging to follow safety measures.

Society • March 6, 01:00 AM • 27690 views
In Sumy, an enemy drone attacked a warehouse: what is known about the consequences

In Sumy, a strike by an enemy drone on a warehouse has been recorded. Rescuers and emergency services are working at the scene, and preliminary reports indicate that there are no casualties.

Society • March 5, 11:21 PM • 25339 views
65 out of 99 enemy drones were shot down in nine regions of Ukraine, 32 did not reach their targets

Russia attacked Ukraine with 99 kamikaze drones from various directions. The defense forces destroyed 65 strike UAVs and recorded 32 decoy drones, three regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 07:18 AM • 34004 views
In Odesa, two kindergartens were damaged due to a drone attack by the Russian Federation: photos of the aftermath

As a result of a drone attack in Odesa, two private kindergartens and residential buildings were damaged, and two people are in the hospital. Due to infrastructure damage, three boiler houses were temporarily shut down, but heating supply has already been restored.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 01:22 AM • 33403 views
A Russian drone attacked a children's clinic in Sumy: the city is partially without electricity.

On the night of March 4, a Russian drone damaged a children's medical facility in Sumy. Due to the attack, two hospitals are operating on generators, and some areas of the city are left without electricity.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 12:30 AM • 68808 views
Monument to ATO soldier damaged in Sumy: what is known

A monument to an ATO soldier was damaged on Heroiv Street in Sumy region, damaging the machine gun and the sculpture's forehead. The police are investigating the possibility of intentional damage and weather conditions.

Society • March 3, 10:07 AM • 29801 views
Kursk direction has become the hottest on the frontline - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff

Over the last day, 97 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The enemy launched 62 air strikes, used 869 kamikaze drones and fired over 4,000 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 09:29 PM • 29767 views
Large-scale shelling of the border: 65 attacks and hundreds of explosions in northern Ukraine

Russian troops fired 65 times at the border areas of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. 164 explosions were recorded, and buildings and cars were damaged.

Society • March 2, 07:29 AM • 41271 views
Enemy drones attack Sumy region: houses damaged, residents asked to take shelter

Enemy attack drones attacked Stetskivka in Sumy community, damaging three private houses. Emergency services are working at the scene, and enemy UAVs are still being spotted in the air.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 07:17 PM • 33351 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces repel four Russian attacks in Kursk region, three more clashes are ongoing - General Staff

In the Kursk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled four Russian attacks, and three more combat engagements are ongoing. A total of 60 combat engagements took place in different frontline areas over the last day.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 02:35 PM • 19062 views
Statements about the almost beginning of the offensive on Sumy are propaganda work of the Russian Federation - NSDC Center for Political Studies

The head of the NSDC denied rumors of a possible Russian offensive on Sumy due to the lack of necessary forces and means. The situation on the border is localized with regular actions of the enemy's subversive reconnaissance groups.

Politics • February 28, 01:42 PM • 19761 views
Pensions will increase for almost 10 million pensioners: Shmyhal told about changes from March 1

Pensions will increase by 11. 5% for 10 million pensioners, and prices for 200 popular medicines will be reduced by up to 50%. Payments for 1.2 million IDPs will automatically continue and subsidies will be settled.

Society • February 28, 01:00 PM • 35018 views
In Sumy, due to the attack by the Russian Federation, two people were injured, and two more were wounded in the region: the consequences were shown

As a result of a drone attack in Sumy, two people were injured and four high-rise buildings were damaged. In other settlements of the region, two more people were injured, 19 private houses and other infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 08:02 AM • 22972 views
Occupants shell Sumy: 40 people evacuated, some injured

In Sumy, a drone attack injured 2 people and damaged residential buildings. Local authorities evacuated 40 residents from the danger zone.

Society • February 27, 10:41 PM • 28932 views
Large-scale attack on Sumy: the enemy is actively attacking with drones

Three arrivals were recorded in Sumy during the largest attack.

Society • February 27, 09:41 PM • 25002 views
90 out of 166 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine overnight, 72 did not reach their targets

Russia attacked Ukraine with 166 drones from different directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 90 Shahed attack UAVs and neutralized 72 imitator drones, and three regions were affected.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 07:12 AM • 27863 views
More than half a million cheated from wife of fallen serviceman: two residents of Sumy region are served suspicion notices

Two residents of Okhtyrka fraudulently received UAH 592 thousand from the widow of a deceased serviceman. The men invented various life circumstances to borrow the money, which they did not plan to return.

Society • February 26, 04:47 PM • 29867 views
A civilian is wounded in Sumy region due to a night attack by a Russian drone

Occupants fired four times at the border areas of Sumy region, 15 explosions were recorded. Three communities were attacked with FPV drones and artillery, and a civilian was wounded.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 06:55 AM • 22081 views
Russians are attacking Sumy with new drones - they are invisible and quiet

Russia is using a new type of stealthy drones to attack Sumy, which has already resulted in the death of one person. The drones have bi-tiered wings, a push rotor, and a 3 kg warhead.

Society • February 26, 03:46 AM • 111995 views
In Sumy, a local resident was injured and a house was damaged by a drone attack

A civilian man was injured in Sumy as a result of an enemy drone strike and is being treated. The explosion shattered windows in a high-rise building, and emergency services are working at the scene.

Society • February 25, 02:50 AM • 30519 views
Explosions occur in Sumy after warning of enemy drones

Explosions were reported in the city of Sumy. Earlier, the Air Force warned of enemy UAVs moving in the northwestern direction in Sumy region.

Society • February 25, 02:14 AM • 28901 views
Russian army attacks Sumy with UAVs: one person killed

Two hits by unmanned aerial vehicles were recorded in the city of Sumy. One person was killed and there were injured as a result of the attack.

Society • February 24, 03:35 PM • 49204 views
Three years of pain and hope: how the Vadym Stolar Foundation helps Ukrainians during a full-scale war

Over the three years of war, the Vadym Stolar Foundation has helped 3 million Ukrainians through various support projects. The organization supplies the military, provides psychological assistance, and conducts humanitarian missions in different regions of Ukraine.

Society • February 24, 11:57 AM • 24719 views