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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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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 • 18217 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 • 13218 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 • 14084 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 • 16567 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 • 14158 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 • 16729 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 • 21011 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 • 16983 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 • 33452 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 • 17285 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 • 19485 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 • 29462 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 • 45967 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 • 24538 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 • 17079 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 • 17153 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 • 65318 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 • 20998 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 • 25972 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 • 29315 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 • 29784 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 • 29687 views
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 • 19004 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 • 18723 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 • 18272 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 • 17999 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 • 16393 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 • 15528 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 • 18516 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 • 15895 views