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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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Russian troops carried out 49 attacks on the border territories of Sumy region with various types of weapons

During the day, Russian troops carried out 49 attacks on the border territories of the Sumy region, 116 explosions were recorded. The attacks were conducted using aircraft, artillery, mortars and various types of drones.

Society • December 3, 10:28 PM • 33180 views
Russia launched about 800 strikes on Sumy region's energy sector - RMA

During the year, Russia launched about 800 strikes on the energy infrastructure of the Sumy region. Due to the attack, 7 thousand consumers in border communities were left without electricity.

Society • December 2, 10:31 AM • 73988 views
In the capital, a warning was issued due to thick fog: and the level of danger

In Kiev, on December 2, thick fog is expected with visibility of 200-500 meters. Forecasters have declared a yellow danger level and urge drivers to be careful on the roads.

Kyiv • December 2, 05:46 AM • 20778 views
The Ukrainian armed forces repelled 111 attacks of the invaders: where are the fiercest battles going on at the front

What areas did the invaders focus on.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 04:13 PM • 23158 views
Weather in Ukraine: fog in the West and temperature swings from -3° to + 6°

On December 2, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine without significant precipitation, with fog in Transcarpathia and the Carpathian region.

Society • December 1, 03:00 PM • 21325 views
Invaders attacked Sumy Region: 42 attacks and 69 explosions

Six communities of the Sumy region were subjected to enemy attacks using various types of weapons. Krasnopolskaya and Velikopisarovskaya communities were most affected, where attacks from UAVs, mortars and FPV drones were recorded.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 01:05 AM • 20538 views
Fog is blowing on Kiev and a number of other regions: visibility will be extremely low

Fog with visibility of 200-500 meters is expected in Kiev and five regions of Ukraine. Visibility deterioration is forecast at night and in the morning of November 30, as well as during November 29.

Society • November 29, 01:59 PM • 21202 views
Chairman of Sumy RMA Artyukh canceled reservations for employees of municipal enterprises of critical infrastructure-Mayor of Konotop

The mayor of Konotop accused the head of the Sumy RMA of canceling the reservation of critical infrastructure workers. Semenikhin demands the release of Artyukh and the opening of criminal proceedings under the article on sabotage.

Society • November 27, 10:46 PM • 18219 views
The hottest is in the Pokrovsky direction, 11 attacks were repulsed in the Kursk region: what is happening at the front

There were 102 military clashes at the front, almost half of which were in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions. In the Kursk region, Ukrainian defenders repelled 11 enemy attacks, three clashes continue.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 02:16 PM • 21928 views
Zelensky on the enemy strike on Sumy: two people were killed, there may be another one under the rubble

As a result of the shelling of Sumy with MLRS, two people were killed, a house and a kindergarten were damaged. During the day, the Russian federation attacked Ukraine with almost 200 drones, most of which were neutralized.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 04:42 PM • 25650 views
The Russian army launched an airstrike on Sumy: what is known about the consequences of the attack

On November 26, Russian troops carried out an air strike on the city of Sumy. As a result of the attack, residential buildings, private cars and civilian infrastructure were damaged, there were no casualties among the civilian population.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 02:44 PM • 19131 views
Fog in Kyiv and the region: visibility will decrease to 200 meters

A yellow level of danger has been declared in Kyiv and Kyiv region due to fog. Visibility on the roads will decrease to 200-500 meters, drivers are urged to be careful.

Kyiv • November 25, 08:17 PM • 45057 views
UNICEF expands assistance to Ukrainians: who can count on payments

UNICEF is expanding financial support programs for Ukrainian families with children in the frontline areas. Payments will amount to up to UAH 21800, and the number of schools receiving grants will increase from 350 to 800.

Society • November 25, 03:26 PM • 33949 views
Hoping to find a safe haven: the occupiers killed poetess Rodytelieva-Protsyk in Sumy region

A Russian drone attack on a dormitory in Hlukhiv killed poet Lidiya Rodytelieva-Protsyk along with 11 other people. The author of two poetry collections moved to Hlukhiv after her home in Pustomyhorod was shelled.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 02:26 PM • 19517 views
President appoints new head of Sumy MBA

Serhiy Kryvosheenko became the new head of the Sumy City Military Administration by presidential decree. Prior to his appointment, he served as the deputy head of the Sumy MMA.

Politics • November 25, 11:30 AM • 13995 views
Electricity consumption increased due to cold snap, blackouts in two regions due to bad weather - Ukrenergo

Electricity consumption in Ukraine has increased by 3. 7% due to lower temperatures. The country has blackout schedules from 14:00 to 20:00, and 67 settlements are without power due to the weather.

Society • November 25, 09:20 AM • 17457 views
Terrorist country made 73 attacks in Sumy region

Occupants shelled the border areas of Sumy region, 190 explosions were recorded. The attacks were carried out with the use of tanks, artillery, mortars, FPV drones and Shaheds, and several buildings were damaged.

Society • November 25, 04:03 AM • 108318 views
Russians fired 16 times at the border areas of Sumy region - RMA

Russian troops fired 16 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 69 explosions were recorded. The attacks were conducted in six communities using artillery, mortars and FPV drones.

Society • November 23, 08:13 PM • 39510 views
Humanitarian needs of the Ukrainian population in the frontline areas are increasing

The humanitarian needs of the population in the frontline areas of Ukraine are growing due to the ongoing hostilities. The 42nd UN convoy delivered aid to Belozerka, home to about 10,000 people.

Society • November 22, 09:37 PM • 36373 views
Tomorrow is the Day of Mourning in Sumy for those killed in the drone attack

November 23 is declared a Day of Mourning in Sumy due to the attack by Russian kamikaze drones with shrapnel. The attack killed two people, injured 13, and damaged residential buildings and cars.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 07:50 PM • 26349 views
Hostile attack on Sumy: RMA clarifies that Russia used cluster "Shaheds" for the first time

As a result of an attack by four Shahed drones with cassette equipment in Sumy, two people were killed and 13 injured. Significant damage to the city's infrastructure was also reported.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 09:59 AM • 17695 views
For the first time in Sumy: the city was attacked by “Shaheds” with shrapnel

Three kamikaze drones attacked the center of Sumy, using shrapnel to hit people. The attack killed 2 people and injured 12 others.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 08:27 AM • 16858 views
12 wounded in Sumy attack by “Shahed”: consequences shown

Russian troops attacked the Sumy community with three Shahed drones. The attack killed 2 people, wounded 12, and damaged residential buildings and cars.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 06:40 AM • 22225 views
Military forces attacked Sumy with “shaheds”: two dead reported

Several powerful explosions occurred in Sumy at night as a result of a drone attack. Bodies were found at the sites of two explosions, rescuers are working and an emergency response headquarters is being set up.

Society • November 22, 04:39 AM • 23763 views
Mandatory evacuation of Krasnopillia residents announced in Sumy region

The authorities of Sumy region have started a mandatory evacuation of the population of Krasnopillya due to the escalation of the operational situation. Residents will be relocated to safer areas, and must apply to the village council to be evacuated.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 07:23 PM • 25737 views
Invaders shell Sumy region 33 times: there are casualties

Enemy troops fired 33 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 77 explosions were recorded.

Society • November 21, 01:31 AM • 117627 views
Aggressor made 72 attacks in Sumy region: which communities suffered the most

The occupiers attacked 11 communities in Sumy region with various types of weapons. Damage to non-residential premises, equipment and an educational institution was recorded.

War in Ukraine • November 20, 03:32 AM • 20241 views
An explosion occurred in Sumy - media

An explosion was heard in the city of Sumy after the Air Force warned of a high-speed target. Earlier, the military also warned of the threat of drone attacks.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 06:15 PM • 17656 views
86 combat clashes at the front: where is the hottest and what is happening on the front line

During the day, there were 86 military clashes, the most active battles in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions. The enemy carried out 19 attacks near Luch, postcard, Petrovka, Dachensky, Pustynka and Pushkin.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 02:20 PM • 16426 views
In Sumy region, a hostel in Hlukhiv was hit: the death toll has risen to 6 people and the number of injured is 12

Two enemy drones attacked a dormitory in Hlukhiv, killing 6 people, including a child, and injuring 12. Rescuers continue to work at the site of the destruction, and there may be people under the rubble.

Society • November 19, 05:32 AM • 45743 views