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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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Death toll from Russian strikes on Sumy rises to nine - RMA

As a result of the morning attack on medical institutions in Sumy, 9 people were killed and 12 others were injured. This was reported by the Sumy Regional Military Administration.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 09:43 AM • 18977 views
Director of hospital in Sumy: Reception department, trauma center and fourth floor destroyed

As a result of a double Russian air strike on a hospital in Sumy, the reception department, trauma center and the 4th floor were destroyed. Eight people were killed.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 09:38 AM • 18690 views
Zelensky reports 8 victims of Russian strike on hospital in Sumy: “It is worth paying attention to where Russia strikes”

The Russian attack on a hospital in Sumy by “shaheds” resulted in 8 deaths and 11 injuries. Zelenskyy called on the world to pay attention to the fact that Russia is attacking civilian targets and emphasized the need for peace through strength.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 08:53 AM • 18247 views
Russia's double strike on the hospital in Sumy: the consequences are shown

Russia conducted two air strikes on a hospital in Sumy. The first strike at 7:35 a.m. resulted in one casualty, and the second at 8:25 a.m. killed 6 more people.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 08:45 AM • 17971 views
Shahed's attack on Sumy: number of victims increased to seven, 12 injured

An attack by enemy Shahed UAVs on the city of Sumy has left 7 people dead and 12 seriously wounded. A headquarters for the elimination of the consequences of the attacks is being deployed.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 07:32 AM • 16365 views
Russian attack on hospital in Sumy region injures 10 people

A double strike on a hospital and a residential area in Sumy kills 6 people and injures 10. Police are documenting the aftermath and conducting a search and rescue operation.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 07:15 AM • 15491 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces stop 47 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff on the situation at the front

There were 180 combat engagements over the last day, 47 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 6 missile and 74 air strikes, making 5081 attacks. The defense forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 06:34 AM • 18494 views
In Sumy, Russians shelled a medical facility twice: 6 dead, including a policeman

Russian troops attacked a medical facility in Sumy twice, causing 6 casualties. During the evacuation of patients and staff after the first strike, the enemy struck again, killing rescuers.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 06:24 AM • 15865 views
In Sumy, Russia shells medical facility and residential sector: there are victims

The occupiers attacked Sumy with Shahed drones, hitting a health care facility and a residential area in the regional center. According to preliminary reports, there are casualties, the exact number and extent of the damage is being clarified.

Society • September 28, 06:00 AM • 21235 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 69 UAVs and 2 missiles overnight

On the night of September 28, 2024, Ukraine's air defense repelled a large-scale attack. 69 Shahed attack UAVs and 2 X-59/69 guided missiles were destroyed, and 13 regions of Ukraine were attacked.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 05:42 AM • 32371 views
An explosion occurred in Sumy

The sound of an explosion was heard in the city of Sumy. Earlier, the Air Force of Ukraine warned of the threat of unmanned aerial vehicles in Sumy region.

Society • September 28, 05:34 AM • 22584 views
Customs officers accused of illegal exemption from payment of UAH 110 million

The Sumy Prosecutor's Office has filed a case against five customs officers. They are accused of unlawfully releasing a company from paying UAH 110 million in customs duties due to improper performance of duties.

Economy • September 28, 01:26 AM • 98008 views
Invaders shelled 14 communities in Sumy region: 55 attacks, 2 wounded

Hostile forces fired 55 times at 14 communities in Sumy region. They used mortars, artillery, MLRS, FPV drones and anti-aircraft guns. Two civilians were injured in Druzhbivka community.

Society • September 27, 01:56 AM • 92031 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 106 combat engagements took place in the frontline, situation is tense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

There were 106 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 26 assault attacks. The situation remains tense but under control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 03:02 PM • 18702 views
An explosion occurred in Sumy - media

An explosion was heard in Sumy. The Air Force warned of the activity of a reconnaissance UAV in the area of Kharkiv and Sumy. The authorities are not commenting on the situation.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 02:52 PM • 15761 views
Air Force warns of UAVs heading for Kyiv region

An enemy drone was spotted flying from Cherkasy region to Kyiv region. An air alert has been announced in Kyiv, Cherkasy, Sumy and Donetsk regions. At night, defense forces shot down 66 of 78 Shahed UAVs.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 06:38 AM • 20674 views
Two injured in Kyiv as UAV wreckage falls - Interior Ministry

People in several regions of Ukraine were injured as a result of Russia's night attack on Ukraine. In Kyiv, a man was wounded by falling UAV debris, in Zaporizhzhia, eight people were wounded by air bombs, and in Kherson region, 2 people were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 06:30 AM • 23132 views
13 Russian drones shot down in Sumy region, civilian killed by a KAB strike

At night, 13 Russian Shahed drones were shot down over Sumy region. 51 explosions were recorded from 28 shellings of the border areas, and 1 civilian was killed in a KAB attack in Yunakivska community.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 06:17 AM • 16607 views
Russian FAB-500 unexploded bomb found near Sumy bridge

An unexploded enemy FAB-500 bomb is found and defused near the Kharytonenko Bridge in Sumy. At night, 13 Russian Shahed drones were shot down over Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 06:04 AM • 17033 views
In the Pokrovsk sector, almost half of hostile attacks took place in the vicinity of Selydove - General Staff on the situation at the front

There were 189 combat engagements over the last day. The enemy launched 2 missile and 75 air strikes, firing over 4,600 times. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled dozens of attacks in various frontline areas.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 06:04 AM • 17410 views
Rains in some places and up to 29°C: weather forecast for today

On September 26, light rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, mainly in the west and center. The temperature will be 7-17° at night and 21-29° during the day. There may be short-term rain in the Kyiv region.

Society • September 26, 05:18 AM • 19356 views
26-year-old Sumy resident defrauded 41 people of UAH 235 thousand

The man sold non-existent car tires through an online platform. Among the victims were 10 servicemen, and the scheme operated for 10 months until it was exposed by law enforcement.

Crimes and emergencies • September 26, 12:30 AM • 20225 views
In Kyiv region, 21 IDP families received housing in a special Hansen Town - RMA

In the Kyiv region, 21 IDP families received keys to their new homes in Hansen Town. The unique residential complex, built by an American philanthropist, is designed for 421 families and has all the necessary infrastructure.

Society • September 25, 04:25 PM • 32744 views
7 “Shaheds” shot down over Sumy region at night

Air defense forces destroyed 7 enemy “shaheds” over Sumy region on the night of September 25. In total, 88 enemy air targets were shot down in the region in September.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 06:11 AM • 15508 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 154 combat engagements in the last day, the most active enemy attacks took place in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors

There were 154 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The enemy's most active attacks took place in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors, Ukrainian troops are steadfastly holding back the attack and inflicting maximum losses.

War in Ukraine • September 25, 05:42 AM • 14882 views
Occupants fired 90 times at the border areas of Sumy region: 1 person was killed

The occupants fired 90 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 191 explosions were recorded. One civilian died as a result of the attack on the Novoslobidska community.

Society • September 24, 07:40 PM • 27543 views
HACCU mitigates preventive measure for another defendant in the case against ex-Minister Solskyi

The High Anti-Corruption Court has allowed another defendant in the NABU case against Mykola Solskyi to move freely in Ukraine. This continues the trend of easing the preventive measures in this case.

Politics • September 24, 03:31 PM • 189796 views
General Staff: 83 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the hottest spot is in the Pokrovsk sector

According to the General Staff, 83 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy launched 27 attacks.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 02:33 PM • 17096 views
In Sumy region 9 “Shaheds” were shot down, 15 explosions from enemy shelling overnight

At night, 9 enemy Shaheds were shot down in Sumy region. There were 15 explosions from 11 attacks on the border areas and settlements of the region, including attacks with KABs, mortars, drones and a missile attack.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 06:29 AM • 16303 views
66 "Shaheds" shot down over Ukraine at night

On the night of September 24, Ukraine's air defense repelled a large-scale attack involving 85 air attack aircraft. 66 Shahed attack UAVs were shot down and other enemy missiles were detected.

War in Ukraine • September 24, 05:21 AM • 43991 views