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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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More than a third of enemy attacks in the Kurakhove sector: how 24 hours at the front lasted

Over the last day, 230 combat engagements were registered, most of them in the Kurakhove sector - 84 attacks. The enemy carried out 11 air strikes and fired 2,640 times, using 763 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 06:28 AM • 20632 views
Russians fired 43 times at the border areas: a car was damaged

Russian troops fired 43 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 102 explosions were recorded. The attacks were carried out using various types of weapons, including anti-aircraft guns, mortars, artillery, and drones.

Society • November 3, 08:37 PM • 35350 views
Explosions occurred in Sumy - media

Explosions were reported in Sumy after a group of attack UAVs was spotted moving from the north of Sumy region. The air force warned of a high-speed target heading for the city.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 05:54 PM • 30876 views
Russia carried out 110 attacks on Ukrainian positions: the hottest spot was in the Kurakhove sector

Russian troops attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 110 times, most of them in the Kurakhove sector - 54 combat engagements. The enemy also conducted air strikes and shelling in the border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 04:43 PM • 29244 views
In Shostka community in Sumy region, Russian drones damaged infrastructure facilities

Air defense forces destroyed 8 kamikaze drones over the Shostka community, 11 in total over Sumy region. The attack damaged infrastructure, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 09:04 AM • 22038 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces repel over 50 enemy attacks in Kurakhove sector - General Staff on the situation at the front

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops engaged in 173 combat engagements and conducted 69 air strikes on Ukrainian positions. Most attacks were registered in the Kurakhove sector.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 08:37 AM • 21239 views
Ukrainian Air Force detects movement of enemy drones over Ukrainian regions

The movement of attack drones was recorded over Mykolaiv, Kyiv, Sumy and Zhytomyr regions. In Sumy region, the enemy additionally used guided aerial bombs.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 03:27 AM • 62427 views
Aggressor fired 32 times in Sumy region: from bombs to FPV drones

Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 6 communities in Sumy region, causing 64 explosions. The attacks were carried out using guided aerial bombs, mortars, artillery and FPV drones.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 10:58 PM • 51493 views
6 people injured in Russian “Shahed” attack on Sumy: consequences shown

In Sumy, a Russian drone attacked a residential area, injuring 6 civilians. Four high-rise buildings, a business and 12 cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 08:53 AM • 19894 views
Terrorists strike at communities in Sumy region: 60 explosions recorded

Over the past day, the occupiers fired 29 times at Sumy region, resulting in 60 explosions. The attacks were carried out using drones, mortars, artillery and aircraft in 9 communities in the region.

Society • November 2, 01:59 AM • 21622 views
Emergency power outage in Sumy: water utility switches to backup power supply

Due to an emergency power outage in Sumy, all water utility facilities were de-energized. The company switches to backup power, launching the wastewater system first.

Society • November 1, 09:21 PM • 25698 views
Russian airstrike hits a residential building in Kupyansk, injuries reported

The Russian military attacked Kupyansk with a guided aerial bomb, hitting a five-story building. According to preliminary reports, two people were injured in the strike, and emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 07:54 PM • 34814 views
In Sumy, a “shahed” hit a nine-story building, five people were injured

A drone attack on a nine-story building in Sumy injured 5 people. 173 consumers were left without gas, and a headquarters for helping the victims was organized in the city.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 07:37 PM • 30817 views
Former MP from the Party of Regions helped the enemy to attack Sumy region

The SBU detained a former deputy of the Shostka City Council who spied for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and passed data to the FSB. The agent recorded the movement of troops and asked the occupiers to bomb the city.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 08:14 AM • 18917 views
Aggression on Sumy Oblast: the enemy carried out 49 attacks

Enemy troops fired 49 times at Sumy region, causing 82 explosions. The shelling damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, and one person was wounded.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 03:48 AM • 50344 views
Occupants carried out almost 80 attacks along the entire frontline: the hottest spots are in three sectors

Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have launched 79 attacks along the entire frontline. The most active fighting is taking place at the Liman, Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the enemy is trying to break through the defense.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 02:42 PM • 19470 views
Wet snow and cold snap expected by the end of the week - forecasters

On November 3, wet snow is expected in the eastern regions and Sumy region. The temperature will drop to -3° at night, and during the day it will be from +2° to +7°, with wind gusts of up to 20 m/s.

Society • October 31, 01:25 PM • 17759 views
Russians launch missile attack in Sumy region at night: two wounded

Russian troops fired 16 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 31 explosions were recorded. A missile strike on the Khotyn community wounded two civilians and damaged houses and cars.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 07:00 AM • 16964 views
An explosion occurred in Sumy - media

An explosion is reported in Sumy, and an air alert is declared in the city and region. The Air Force warns of a ballistic missile threat from the northeast and a group of enemy UAVs.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 07:44 PM • 23638 views
Occupants carried out 104 attacks at the front: where is the hottest spot and what is happening

Russian troops conducted 104 attacks in various frontline areas, most of them in the Kupyansk and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy is actively using aviation and suffering significant losses in manpower.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 02:42 PM • 18341 views
Russia carried out 92 attacks at the front: the General Staff reported on the hottest spots

The occupants are most actively attacking in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where they conducted more than half of all attacks. The enemy uses aviation and suffers significant losses in manpower.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 02:59 PM • 27714 views
Schedules of power outages in two regions introduced due to Russian night attack - Ukrenergo

Emergency blackouts have been introduced in Sumy and Poltava regions due to damage to the power grid caused by nighttime attacks. Electricity consumption is 3.5% lower than the previous business day.

Society • October 28, 10:44 AM • 20507 views
Enemy attacks energy facilities with drones in Sumy region

Russian troops conducted an air strike on critical energy infrastructure in the Konotop district. During the attack, air defense forces destroyed six enemy drones.

Society • October 28, 05:25 AM • 19692 views
Russia fired 101 times in Sumy region: a woman was injured

During the day, the occupiers attacked 13 communities in Sumy region, 201 explosions were recorded. The Yunakivska and Krasnopilska communities suffered the most, and there is a wounded person in the Seredyno-Budska community.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 10:46 PM • 18668 views
“Chechens attack several regions of Ukraine at once: where the alert is declared

Several groups of “shahed” from Kursk region were spotted in Ukrainian airspace.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 07:12 PM • 33478 views
Air Defense in Sumy: what is happening in the city

Explosions were heard in Sumy due to air defense activities. At night, the enemy attacked the energy infrastructure of the Romny district, Ukrainian troops shot down 3 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 09:53 AM • 20159 views
Selydove under attack: Ukrainian Armed Forces repel over 40 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 174 combat engagements took place, including 41 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The highest concentration of attacks was recorded near Selydove, where the enemy actively used aviation and artillery.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 07:56 AM • 21093 views
Wreckage of downed “Shahed” aircraft crashes into an infrastructure facility in Cherkasy region

In the Cherkasy region, air defense shot down 3 enemy drones, the wreckage of one fell on an infrastructure facility in the Uman district. In Sumy region, the enemy attacked critical infrastructure facilities with drones.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 07:22 AM • 22579 views
Terrorist country attacks energy facilities in Sumy region with drones

Enemy troops conducted an air strike on the energy infrastructure of the Romny district. Ukrainian troops destroyed 3 enemy drones during anti-aircraft combat.

Society • October 27, 05:35 AM • 48405 views
Aggressor fired 41 times in Sumy region: 111 explosions recorded

During the day, the occupants fired 41 times in Sumy region, resulting in 111 explosions. The Yunakivska community suffered the most, where 32 explosions from artillery and anti-aircraft guns were recorded.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 10:40 PM • 79091 views