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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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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 • 10201 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 • 40406 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 • 7478 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 • 39921 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 • 65051 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 • 24002 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 • 6761 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 • 10685 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 • 21803 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 • 6615 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 • 51495 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 • 16722 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 • 14664 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 • 10617 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 • 9406 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 • 11345 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 • 10123 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 • 12643 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 • 6267 views
In a number of directions in Donetsk region, the enemy is trying to push back the defenders of Ukraine: since the beginning of the day, more than 70 combat clashes - General Staff

Russian troops are trying to break through the defense in Donetsk region, especially in the Lyman, Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. Fierce fighting continues, Ukrainian soldiers are holding back the enemy's onslaught.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:53 PM • 18887 views
There is no ceasefire and there was not: the National Security and Defense Council stressed that the Russian Federation does not stop shelling Sumy

Despite statements about a truce, Russian troops continue to strike Sumy, emphasizes the head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council. Putin is prolonging the war, refusing a truce in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:45 AM • 15221 views
russia launched over 1460 air bombs, almost 670 strike drones and over 30 missiles at Ukraine in a week - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has increased air attacks, launching over 1460 air bombs, 670 drones, and 30 missiles in a week. He emphasized the need to increase pressure on Moscow.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 09:14 AM • 18924 views
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 • 12663 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 • 44393 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 • 31389 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 • 23796 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 • 25581 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 • 27134 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 • 21444 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 • 106471 views