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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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High level of air pollution in Kyiv in the morning: it is advised to limit ventilation

Kyiv is experiencing high levels of air pollution due to fires and cross-border impacts. The KCSA recommends closing windows, limiting outdoor activities, and drinking plenty of water until the situation improves.

Kyiv • October 3, 06:29 AM • 17386 views
Smoke in Sumy due to fires provoked by enemy shelling - RMA

Smoke is observed in Sumy due to enemy shelling, which caused dry vegetation to catch fire. The State Emergency Service is working to eliminate the fires, and residents are advised to limit their time outside and close windows.

Society • October 3, 06:09 AM • 16151 views
7 “Shaheds” destroyed over Sumy region, 10 enemy attacks overnight

At night, 7 enemy Shaheds were shot down over Sumy region. Russians fired 10 times at the border areas, and 15 explosions were recorded in 5 communities in the region.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:58 AM • 14214 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel 29 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff on the situation in the frontline

There were 142 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where Ukrainian troops repelled 29 and 27 enemy attacks respectively.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:47 AM • 14957 views
Overnigh 78 out of 105 “Shaheds” were shot down over Ukraine, 23 were lost, one flew to Belarus

On the night of October 3, Russia attacked Ukraine with 105 Shahed drones. Air defense forces shot down 78 drones in 15 regions, 23 were lost to electronic warfare, and one flew to Belarus.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 05:33 AM • 24010 views
Air quality is deteriorating in Kyiv: KCSA advises to close windows

In Kyiv, a temporary deterioration in air quality has been recorded due to increased dust concentrations. The KCSA recommends closing windows, limiting outdoor activities and drinking plenty of water until the situation improves.

Kyiv • October 2, 12:44 PM • 128884 views
UN: Civilian casualties in Ukraine increased by 45% in summer compared to spring

According to the UN, 589 civilians were killed and 2,685 injured in Ukraine this summer. This is 45% more than in the spring due to intense fighting and attacks on cities.

Society • October 2, 07:59 AM • 14557 views
General Staff: 155 combat engagements in 24 hours, the hottest areas are Kupiansk, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 155 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Kupyansk, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy launched 2 missile and 68 air strikes, firing over 3,810 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 05:31 AM • 34504 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 74 combat engagements took place, occupants are active in four sectors

There were 74 combat engagements over the last day. The occupants are most active in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove, Kupyanske and Lyman directions, launching air strikes and artillery shelling at the border areas.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 02:24 PM • 18177 views
Up to 13 cm of snow fell in the Carpathians, frosts are expected

In the highlands of the Carpathians, snow fell 2-13 cm high. On the night of October 2, frosts down to 0° are forecast in Zakarpattia and Prykarpattia, with warming to 12-17° during the day. Rescuers are patrolling the mountainous areas.

Society • October 1, 01:00 PM • 13205 views
An explosion occurred in Sumy after a warning about an enemy KAB

An explosion was heard in Sumy after the Air Force warned of an enemy “KAB”. An air alert was declared in the region.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 12:59 PM • 14065 views
29 out of 32 enemy-launched “Shaheeds” shot down over Ukraine at night

The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 29 of 32 Russian Shahed attack drones over Ukraine at night. The attack was carried out from the territory of Russia and occupied Crimea, and countermeasures were taken in seven regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 05:53 AM • 16517 views
5 “Shaheds” shot down in Sumy region, 82 explosions overnight due to enemy strikes

On the night of October 1, 5 enemy drones were shot down over Sumy region. During the night and morning, Russians fired 40 times at the border areas of the region, 82 explosions were recorded in 9 communities.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 05:40 AM • 14149 views
General Staff: 189 combat engagements in 24 hours, most tense situation in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 189 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The situation remains the most tense in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 43 enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 05:29 AM • 16708 views
Dipfakes, bots, Russian music and computer games: a mini-series to counter disinformation created in Ukraine

The 5-part Ukrainian mini-series shows the impact of Russian propaganda on everyday life. The project, featuring opinion leaders, demonstrates how disinformation is changing the way Ukrainians think and culture.

Society • September 30, 05:15 PM • 20987 views
Air quality is deteriorating in Kyiv - KCSA

Temporary air quality deterioration is observed in the capital. The KCSA recommends closing windows, limiting your time outside, and drinking plenty of water.

Kyiv • September 30, 11:30 AM • 16973 views
Smoke is observed in Kyiv due to natural fires in the region - Ministry of Environment

Smoke is observed in Kyiv due to fires in the Kyiv region. A dust storm from the Caspian Sea lowlands is worsening air quality in Ukraine, and the situation will continue until Friday.

Society • September 30, 10:43 AM • 33420 views
Dust storm from the Caspian Sea moves to Ukraine, situation will remain preliminary until Friday - Ukrhydrometeorology Center

A dust storm from the Caspian lowland has reached eastern and central Ukraine. The deterioration in air quality will last until Friday, with less dust reaching Kyiv region on October 1-2.

Society • September 30, 08:28 AM • 17244 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 153 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, the most intense in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 153 combat engagements took place, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors. Russians conducted 88 air strikes and over 4,400 attacks, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 05:56 AM • 19470 views
Weather in Kyiv and the region on Monday: the thermometer will not rise above 19 degrees Celsius

Partly cloudy weather is expected in Kyiv and Kyiv region, with short-term precipitation possible at night.

Kyiv • September 29, 02:26 PM • 29453 views
General Staff: 68 combat engagements took place over the last day, occupants are actively attacking in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Today, about 20 localities were hit by artillery and mortar shelling.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 02:05 PM • 45955 views
Strong gusts of wind will continue in Kyiv and the region in the near future

The Ukrainian Weather Service warns of strong wind gusts in Kyiv and the region until the end of September 30. KCMA has provided safety recommendations for high winds.

Kyiv • September 29, 01:46 PM • 24503 views
Air defense forces destroy 15 of 22 Russian “shaheds” overnight

Russian occupants launched 22 attack UAVs at Ukraine on the night of September 29. Air defense forces shot down 15 drones in different regions, and another 5 were lost as a result of electronic warfare countermeasures.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 06:03 AM • 17034 views
Over 165 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day: more than a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 165 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, 39 of them in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 05:40 AM • 17133 views
UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine Schmale condemns Russian attack on hospital in Sumy

UN Humanitarian Coordinator Mathias Schmale condemned the Russian attack on a hospital in Sumy on September 28. The attack killed 10 people, wounded 22, and damaged civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 12:53 AM • 65298 views
A fraudster who defrauded people of more than UAH 340 thousand was detained in Khmelnytskyi region

A 22-year-old resident of Shepetivka district forced people to take out microloans and transfer money to him. The fraudster defrauded four women of more than UAH 340 thousand during 2023-2024.

Society • September 28, 09:11 PM • 20952 views
Russians fired 62 times at the border areas of Sumy region: 130 explosions were recorded

Russian troops fired 62 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, 130 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 07:49 PM • 25924 views
Death toll rises to 10 as a result of enemy air strike on Sumy

A Russian air strike on Sumy killed 10 people and injured 22.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 06:54 PM • 29283 views
Strike on a hospital in Sumy: SES shows video of repeated drone attack

The SES published a video of a second kamikaze drone attack on a hospital in Sumy on September 28. The attack killed 9 people, wounded 19, and evacuated 122.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 04:50 PM • 29772 views
Occupants continue to exert pressure in the Pokrovsk sector, where a third of all russian attacks take place

The occupants carried out 66 attacks in different directions, most actively in Pokrovske. The enemy is using aviation and artillery in an attempt to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 02:58 PM • 29664 views