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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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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 • 33964 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 • 19533 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 • 14004 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 • 17477 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 • 108330 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 • 39520 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 • 36398 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 • 26358 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 • 17708 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 • 16866 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 • 22228 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 • 23771 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 • 25756 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 • 117639 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 • 20248 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 • 17666 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 • 16435 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 • 45752 views
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 • 75313 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 • 18432 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 • 20830 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 • 20470 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 • 21620 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 • 57704 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 • 41221 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 • 35731 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 • 26729 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 • 31920 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 • 21600 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 • 71101 views