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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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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 • 23308 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 • 43403 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 • 24364 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 • 16721 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 • 19826 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 • 21647 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 • 20551 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 • 18822 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 • 40640 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 • 35848 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 • 32950 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 • 22404 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 • 50362 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 • 36063 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 • 24267 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 • 18680 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 • 19593 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 • 20141 views
99 battles since the beginning of the day: where is the hottest spot on the frontline and what positions are being attacked by the enemy

There were 99 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy made 24 attacks in the Pokrovske sector and 39 attacks in the Kurakhove sector.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 02:48 PM • 21065 views
Russian troops fired 57 times at the border areas of Sumy region, one person was wounded

Russian troops fired 57 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 208 explosions were recorded. The attacks were carried out with the use of artillery, mortars, tanks, drones and anti-aircraft guns, and one person was wounded.

Society • November 5, 08:38 PM • 21079 views
Russians shell Ochakiv with artillery: a 13-year-old girl is among the wounded

A 13-year-old girl and a 39-year-old woman were wounded in the evening artillery shelling of Ochakiv. A fire was also reported in a residential building, which has been extinguished.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 04:39 PM • 25768 views
Explosions occurred in Sumy - media

A series of explosions were recorded in the city of Sumy as a result of a Russian attack. The Air Force warned of the threat of CABs in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 03:32 PM • 18003 views
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 • 20651 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 • 35369 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 • 30900 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 • 29258 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 • 22056 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 • 21266 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 • 62450 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 • 51522 views