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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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Russia fired 48 times at Sumy region: which communities suffered the most

Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 8 communities in Sumy region, causing 110 explosions. In Velykopysarivska community, two private houses were damaged as a result of attacks by FPV drones and artillery.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 03:40 AM • 75309 views
Sibiga on russia's latest strikes: “this is russia's response to all those who have recently called and visited putin to ask for peace”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine spoke at a meeting of the UN Security Council on the russian attacks on Odesa and Sumy. He emphasized the ineffectiveness of international mechanisms to stop the war and the need to create new instruments.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 11:10 PM • 18414 views
The number of victims of the Russian missile attack on Sumy increased to 12

A rocket attack on a high-rise building in Sumy killed 12 people, including two children. 84 people were injured and more than 1,000 homes were damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 04:25 PM • 20823 views
The number of victims of the rocket attack on Sumy increased to 11, more than 60 injured

A Russian missile strike on a residential neighborhood in Sumy killed 11 people, including two children. 63 people were injured, including 10 children.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 06:49 AM • 20461 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskanders and Shaheds at night, 8 drones downed

The occupiers fired 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, an X-59 missile and 11 drones at Ukraine. Air defense systems shot down 8 enemy drones in five regions, and three UAVs were lost.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 06:25 AM • 21608 views
Russian troops shelled Sumy again: the city lost power

Russian troops launched a missile attack on the critical infrastructure of Sumy at 00:10. As a result of the attack, the city was left without electricity, and emergency services are working to eliminate the consequences.

Society • November 17, 11:14 PM • 57698 views
Missile strike on Sumy kills eight people, including two children

A Russian missile strike on a nine-story building in Sumy killed 8 people, including 2 children. More than 400 residents were evacuated, dozens were injured, and the rescue operation continues.

Society • November 17, 09:13 PM • 41211 views
Russians attacked a nine-story building in Sumy: there are dead and wounded, including children - Zelensky

Russian troops launched a missile attack on a nine-story building in Sumy. There are dead and wounded, including children, and the rescue operation continues.

Society • November 17, 08:32 PM • 35718 views
170 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the enemy is actively attacking in three directions - General Staff

Over the last day, 170 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Kursk sectors. The enemy launched numerous air strikes on populated areas and actively attacked Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • November 16, 07:03 AM • 26712 views
Russian troops fired 32 times at border areas of Sumy region - RMA

Russian troops fired 32 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 71 explosions were recorded. The attacks were conducted in 7 communities, using various types of weapons, including artillery, mortars, tanks and FPV drones.

Society • November 15, 08:35 PM • 31913 views
Air Force announces missile threat in two regions of Ukraine

A missile threat has been declared in Kharkiv and Sumy regions. Eight Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers are in the air.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 05:19 AM • 21590 views
Shelling in Sumy region: 175 explosions recorded and civilians injured

Enemy forces fired 68 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 175 explosions were recorded. As a result of the attacks, two civilians were wounded, cars and residential buildings were damaged.

Society • November 14, 01:30 AM • 71090 views
Almost half of the fighting took place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors: situation on the frontline

Over the last day, 162 combat engagements took place, 75 of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 87 air strikes and fired 5168 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 06:40 AM • 23300 views
An explosion occurs in Sumy after a warning of an enemy missile

An explosion occurred in the city of Sumy. The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces warned of an enemy missile heading toward the city.

Society • November 12, 09:13 PM • 43400 views
Explosions occurred in Sumy - media

Two explosions occurred in the city of Sumy with an interval of 10 minutes. The Air Force confirmed the information about the missile attack, and 6 people were injured in the attack by a “shahed”.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 05:39 PM • 24353 views
In Sumy region, they want to evacuate people from the Krasnopil community, where thousands of people still live

Due to the intensification of shelling by the russian federation, the authorities of Sumy region are considering evacuating the population from the Krasnopil community. Over the past few days, 8 unmanned aerial vehicles have been dropped, 6 people have been wounded, and thousands of residents remain in the community.

Society • November 12, 11:41 AM • 16707 views
A total of 39 thousand people evacuated from Sumy region - RMA

39,000 people, including 7,000 children, have been evacuated from the dangerous areas of Sumy Oblast. Most of the IDPs remain within the region, with only a thousand leaving.

Society • November 12, 11:37 AM • 19812 views
Russians fired 85 times at the border areas of Sumy region: a private house was damaged

During the day, the occupiers shelled 11 communities in Sumy region, 167 explosions were recorded. A private house was damaged in the Sveska community as a result of artillery shelling.

Society • November 11, 09:05 PM • 21636 views
An explosion occurred in Kharkiv - the mayor

An explosion is reported in Kharkiv, and Mayor Igor Terekhov calls for caution due to the threat of repeated attacks. The Air Force warns of the threat of CABs in Kharkiv and Sumy.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 08:08 PM • 20533 views
In the direction of Sumy region, attempts of the DRG to enter were observed recently - Demchenko

Attempts of infiltration by Russian subversive and reconnaissance groups were registered on the border of Sumy region. Although the activity of the subversive reconnaissance groups has decreased, the enemy continues its subversive activities.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 08:07 AM • 18806 views
Russian troops fired 105 times at the border areas of Sumy region: one person was killed

Russian troops fired 105 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 257 explosions were recorded. The attacks resulted in the death of one civilian and the injury of another.

Society • November 10, 08:36 PM • 40632 views
Russians fired 74 times at the border areas of Sumy region: two people were wounded

Russians fired 74 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 131 explosions were recorded. The attacks damaged an educational institution, a house of culture and private homes, and injured two civilians.

Society • November 9, 08:51 PM • 35839 views
Explosions in Sumy: the city is under the threat of a bomb attack

Explosions occurred in Sumy after the Air Force warned of a threat from the GAB. Residents of the city were advised to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • November 9, 06:56 PM • 32943 views
Russian Federation launched a ballistic missile attack on Sumy region: what is known

Russian troops attacked the infrastructure of the Shostka community with a ballistic missile. Relevant services are working on the spot, the consequences of the attack are being investigated.

War in Ukraine • November 9, 03:53 PM • 22396 views
The enemy attacked Sumy region: 8 people were wounded

Over the past day, enemy forces carried out 57 attacks in Sumy region, resulting in 129 explosions. Krasnopilska community suffered the most, where a school, lyceum and other facilities were damaged, and 8 civilians were wounded.

Society • November 9, 03:17 AM • 50339 views
Woman pulled out of rubble in Sumy region after air strike on Krasnopilska community

As a result of an enemy air strike on the Krasnopilska community in Sumy region, a woman was trapped under the rubble of a house. The rescuers unblocked the victim and handed her over to doctors, her life is not in danger.

Society • November 8, 08:14 PM • 36042 views
Enemy hits critical infrastructure with ballistic missiles in Sumy region - RMA

On November 8, the occupiers attacked the critical infrastructure of the Sumy community with a ballistic missile. Emergency services are working at the scene, and the consequences of the attack are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 04:52 PM • 24261 views
Russian CABs partially destroyed one of the best schools in Sumy region: the consequences were shown

In the Sumy region, Russian troops attacked the Krasnopil Lyceum with guided aerial bombs, damaging one of the best schools in the region. Houses were also damaged.

Society • November 8, 02:09 PM • 18664 views
102 combat engagements since the beginning of the day: occupants attack in Kurakhove sector the most

Over the last day, 102 combat engagements took place, 40 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy is also actively attacking in the Pokrovske and Lyman directions, conducting air strikes in the border areas.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 03:00 PM • 19579 views
Russian KAB strike in Sumy region claimed one life: the consequences are shown

Russian troops carried out an air strike on the Yampil community, killing a gas station worker and wounding an employee of Ukrzaliznytsia. A multi-story building, railway infrastructure, and private homes were damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 07:15 AM • 20130 views