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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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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 • 4148 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 • 5806 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 • 5769 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 • 3768 views
The US expresses its deepest condolences: Rubio called the missile attack on Sumy a "tragic reminder"

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed his condolences to Ukrainians over the missile strike on Sumy, emphasizing the importance of achieving a lasting peace. As a result of the attack, 34 people died.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 06:18 PM • 5506 views
Zelenskyy strongly condemned Russia's attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday: ‘absolutely repulsed bastard’

The President of Ukraine strongly condemned the Russian strike on Sumy, which killed 34 people and injured 117. The ballistic missile strike hit the city center on Palm Sunday.

Politics • April 13, 05:41 PM • 5139 views
Ukrainian cities declare days of mourning over Russia's terrible missile attack on Sumy

Following the horrific Russian attack on Sumy, many cities in Ukraine have declared Days of Mourning. Kyiv, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Lviv regions are lowering flags in memory of the victims.

Society • April 13, 04:43 PM • 71660 views
Occupants' missile strike on Sumy: death toll rises to 34 people

As a result of a Russian missile attack on the center of Sumy, 34 people were killed, including 2 children. 117 people were injured, including 15 children, rescue operations are underway.

Society • April 13, 04:18 PM • 7723 views
Kellogg stated that Russia carried out targeted strikes on civilian objects in Sumy

U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg condemned the Russian strike on Sumy, where 32 people died. He emphasized that these were targeted attacks on civilian objects.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 03:31 PM • 10702 views
US Ambassador Brink, in her statement on the missile strike on Sumy, mentioned Russia

Bridget Brink stated that Russia launched ballistic missiles at Sumy, killing 32 civilians and injuring 99. According to her, cluster munitions were used.

Politics • April 13, 02:28 PM • 5375 views
Macron condemns missile strikes on Sumy: “Only Russia continues this war”

The President of France condemned Russia's missile strike on Sumy, stressing that only it is to blame for the continuation of the war. Dozens of people were injured in the attack, including children.

Politics • April 13, 01:53 PM • 9614 views
99 injured in Sumy after Russian missile strike, including 11 children

The number of victims of the Russian missile attack on Sumy has risen to 99 people, including 11 children. The strike was carried out by Iskander-M ballistic missiles.

Society • April 13, 01:24 PM • 10181 views
Budanov named the Russian units that struck Sumy

Russia struck Sumy with Iskander-M ballistic missiles. Budanov reported that this was done by calculations of the 112th and 448th missile brigades from the territory of Voronezh and Kursk regions.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 12:43 PM • 40389 views
Lubynets on the missile attack on Sumy: Russia has nothing sacred

Dmytro Lubynets stated about the deliberate shelling of civilians in Sumy on Palm Sunday. As a result of the Russian attack, 32 people were killed, including two children, and 84 more were injured.

Society • April 13, 12:17 PM • 7465 views
Attack on Sumy: Yermak announced a deliberate shelling by Russians with cluster munitions of civilian residents of the city

Andriy Yermak emphasized that the attack on Sumy was a deliberate shelling of civilians. As a result of the ballistic attack, 32 people died, including 2 children, and 84 were injured.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 11:54 AM • 39907 views
Russian missile attack on Sumy: 32 people killed, including two children

As a result of the Russian missile strike on Sumy, according to updated data from the State Emergency Service, 32 people were killed, including 2 children. 84 people were injured, including 10 children.

Society • April 13, 11:19 AM • 65030 views
Rocket attack on Sumy: death toll rises to 24, including 1 child

As a result of the missile strike on Sumy, 24 people died, including 1 child. Buildings of Sumy State University, houses and the Congress Center were destroyed.

Society • April 13, 10:46 AM • 23982 views
"Absolute evil": Ukrainian officials reacted to the brutal Russian attack on the city center of Sumy

Russia launched a missile attack on the city center of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring 83. Government officials condemned the attack, calling it absolute evil and a war crime.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 10:16 AM • 6740 views
Ballistic strike on Sumy: 21 people died, more than 80 injured, including 7 children

Russia launched a missile strike on the center of Sumy. 21 people died, 83 were injured, including 7 children. An investigation into a war crime has been launched.

Society • April 13, 09:40 AM • 10670 views
Dozens dead and wounded in Sumy, a tough response from the world is needed - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian terrorist strike on Sumy with ballistics on Palm Sunday. According to preliminary data, dozens of civilians were killed and wounded.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 09:00 AM • 21782 views
Andriy Kovalenko, Anti-Disinformation Action Centre: The occupiers deliberately launched rockets at civilians in Sumy to cause many casualties

Andriy Kovalenko stated that Russian forces deliberately launched a missile attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday in order to cause a large number of casualties among the civilian population. There are dead in the city.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 08:26 AM • 6597 views
An explosion rang out in Sumy against the background of a ballistic threat: what is known

This morning, 13 April, after the alarm was sounded, Sumy came under attack by the occupants. As a result of the shelling, there are dead and wounded.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 07:30 AM • 51487 views
Sumy region under attack: enemy drone damaged private houses

On April 12, Stetskivskyi district was hit by an air strike from an enemy drone, houses and outbuildings were damaged. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries among civilians.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 07:17 PM • 16710 views
Ukraine is not just asking for air defense systems, but is ready to purchase them - Zelensky

Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to purchase air defense systems from partners, not just ask for them. He discussed this issue with Trump and emphasized that air defense is a priority for protecting cities.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 04:24 PM • 14643 views
The government has allocated UAH 1.5 billion to support regions and communities - Shmyhal

The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 1. 5 billion to support communities and regions that need it most. Half a billion hryvnias will be received by seven regions for utility services in medical institutions.

Economy • April 11, 02:11 PM • 10589 views
Today is the third anniversary of the liberation of Sumy region from the occupiers: the head of the OVA spoke about the current situation on the border

Fortifications are being strengthened and the population is being evacuated in Sumy region due to Russia's attempts to expand the "grey zone". More than 15,000 people have been evacuated from the border area, and preparations for defense are underway.

Society • April 11, 07:00 AM • 9368 views
Zelenskyy on the attack on Dnipro: Russia ignores diplomacy, continuing attacks on peaceful cities

President Zelenskyy stated that Russia neglects diplomacy, attacking Dnipro, Nikopol, and other regions where there are dead and wounded, including children. He called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 06:55 PM • 11251 views
TruCAM radars will appear on 25 more sections of Ukrainian roads from April 11

The patrol police announced that from April 11, TruCAM radars will be installed on 25 new road sections. Now a total of 160 devices will operate on 338 road sections.

Society • April 10, 01:55 PM • 10096 views
russia is likely planning a buffer zone in Sumy region and an offensive on Sumy - ISW

russian troops intend to create a buffer zone along the border of Sumy region and possibly advance on Sumy. putin may use this to expand claims to Ukrainian territories.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 03:58 AM • 12629 views
The Russians are concentrating their forces in the Kharkiv region - commander of the "Terra" unit

Russian occupiers are building up forces in the Kharkiv region, expecting offensive actions by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is happening after the loss of the bridgehead near the village of Nadia.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:13 AM • 6245 views