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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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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 • 21095 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 • 22586 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 • 48423 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 • 79116 views
Explosions occur in Sumy after warning of enemy drones

Explosions were reported in the city of Sumy. Earlier, the Air Force warned about the movement of enemy drones in the direction of Sumy region.

Society • October 26, 06:04 PM • 31715 views
90 combat engagements with the occupants today: 20 of them in the Pokrovsk sector

russian troops conducted 90 combat engagements along the frontline, the hottest being in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy is actively using aviation and anti-aircraft guns, especially in eastern and southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 03:37 PM • 23049 views
Missile attack on Sumy: what is known about the consequences of the attack

Russian troops launched a missile attack on Sumy, damaging an administrative building. Over the past day, the occupiers fired 117 times at the border areas, 350 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 07:14 AM • 20272 views
192 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants are most actively storming the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Russian troops conducted 192 combat engagements, attacking most actively in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions. The enemy conducted 91 air strikes and fired over 4,300 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 06:38 AM • 20096 views
Sumy Agrarian University will hold an online presentation for applicants

SNAU invites you to an online acquaintance with the university on October 26 at 11:00. The presentation will tell about the specialties, international programs and grant opportunities for students.

Society • October 26, 06:05 AM • 17017 views
Demchenko: Russians have increased shelling of Chernihiv region

A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported an increase in Russian shelling of Chernihiv region using artillery and drones. Most of the attacks are still taking place in Sumy region, where the enemy is actively using aviation.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 06:46 AM • 18202 views
General Staff: 148 combat engagements in 24 hours, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 148 combat engagements were registered. The enemy carried out 89 air strikes, fired over 4,000 rounds of fire and engaged over 1,500 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 05:43 AM • 28172 views
581 children became victims of Russia's war against Ukraine

According to juvenile prosecutors, 581 children were killed and over 1649 injured as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine. Most of the victims are in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kherson regions.

Society • October 23, 06:53 AM • 19878 views
Emergency power outages are introduced in Poltava region

“Poltavaoblenergo announced the introduction of a schedule of emergency power outages in the region on October 23. According to the order of NPC Ukrenergo, the volume of outages is 30 MW.

Society • October 23, 05:45 AM • 18984 views
General Staff: 166 combat engagements in the frontline, one third in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 166 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 104 air strikes and over 4,500 attacks, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 05:19 AM • 24346 views
Russian troops fired 46 times at the border areas of Sumy region

Russian troops fired 46 times at the border areas of Sumy region. 112 explosions were recorded, and private houses and non-residential premises in several communities were damaged.

Society • October 22, 08:27 PM • 58541 views
General Staff: more than half of the fighting is in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, the enemy is firing at Chasove Yar with air strikes

There were 73 combat engagements in the early hours of the day, the most active in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, launched air strikes, and shelled the border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 01:28 PM • 25184 views
Two days of mourning announced in Sumy for victims of Russian strikes

October 23-24 are declared Days of Mourning in Sumy for the victims of the night attacks by the Russian Federation. More than 20 enemy Shahed drones were shot down in the region overnight, killing three people, including a child.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 11:25 AM • 16170 views
More than 20 “Shaheds” shot down in Sumy region overnight: Zelensky reacted to Russian attacks and showed the consequences

More than 20 Russian attack drones were shot down in Sumy region over the past 24 hours. The attacks killed three people, including a child. Zelensky calls for unity with the world to counter terror.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 09:08 AM • 15462 views
Power outage in Sumy due to Russian drone attack on energy in the region, consumption at seasonal level - Ukrenergo

An attack by Russian UAVs damaged energy infrastructure in Sumy region. Ukraine's electricity supply is cut off to 550 settlements, with electricity consumption in line with seasonal levels.

Society • October 22, 07:49 AM • 18526 views
42 of 60 enemy drones shot down over Ukraine at night

On the night of October 22, Russia attacked Ukraine with 60 drones, 42 of which were shot down. The attack resulted in deaths and injuries, including a child, in the Sumy region. Most of the attack drones were shot down in this region.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 06:03 AM • 18296 views
General Staff: 134 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours, more than a third of them took place in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 134 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 46 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 82 air strikes, firing over 4000 times. The operation in the Kursk region continues.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 05:19 AM • 27370 views
Three people, including a child, were killed in a drone attack in Sumy

Three people, including a child, were killed in nighttime attacks by enemy drones on residential buildings in Sumy. The air defense system shot down 25 drones, but the attacks continue, and an apartment building was hit in the morning.

Society • October 22, 04:19 AM • 99471 views
Explosions occurred in Sumy

Explosions were reported in Sumy. The Ukrainian Air Force reported unmanned aerial vehicles on the border of Poltava and Sumy regions moving south.

Society • October 22, 03:29 AM • 20434 views
Occupants shelled Sumy region: 63 attacks and 132 explosions

Enemy forces conducted 63 attacks on Sumy region, causing 132 explosions. The attacks included artillery strikes, bombs and drones, damaging buildings and infrastructure in 15 communities.

Society • October 22, 03:00 AM • 19372 views
Dry and sunny weather is expected in Kyiv region this week

The Kyiv region will be under the influence of a high pressure field, which will contribute to the formation of dry and sunny weather. Daytime temperatures are expected to be in the range of +11...+15 degrees, and nighttime temperatures will be around +5 degrees starting in the middle of the week.

Kyiv • October 22, 02:11 AM • 17963 views
Civilians killed in Sumy as a result of night attack by enemy drones

On the night of October 22, Sumy was attacked by Shahed drones. The attack struck a private residential sector, there were civilian casualties, the exact number of victims is being clarified.

Society • October 21, 11:37 PM • 18027 views
Rocket attack damages residential buildings in Sumy: one person injured

Residential buildings were hit by rocket fire in Sumy. One person was taken to the hospital, and work is underway to eliminate the consequences of the attack.

Society • October 21, 10:40 PM • 62757 views
An explosion occurs in Sumy

There was an explosion in the city of Sumy. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force reported the presence of enemy unmanned aerial vehicles in the Sumy region.

Society • October 21, 09:06 PM • 69130 views
Repeated explosions occurred in Sumy - media

Repeated explosions were recorded in Sumy. The Air Force has warned of the launch of tactical aircraft bombs in the direction of Sumy region. Local authorities have not yet commented on the situation.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 02:20 PM • 19114 views
Zelensky on the Kursk operation: Ukraine has created a buffer zone on the territory of Russia

President Zelenskyy announced that the positions in the Kursk operation have been maintained. Thanks to this operation, a significant number of Ukrainians were freed from Russian captivity and a buffer zone was created in Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 01:26 PM • 17637 views