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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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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 • 19920 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 • 21648 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 • 25717 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 • 34827 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 • 30850 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 • 18969 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 • 50358 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 • 19549 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 • 17818 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 • 16988 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 • 23658 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 • 18392 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 • 27732 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 • 20537 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 • 19710 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 • 18690 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 • 33489 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 • 20184 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 • 21104 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 • 22593 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 • 48437 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 • 79131 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 • 31723 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 • 23061 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 • 20279 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 • 20103 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 • 17024 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 • 18220 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 • 28194 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 • 19894 views