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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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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 • 21259 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 • 32416 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 • 22599 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 • 98038 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 • 92087 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 • 18724 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 • 15793 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 • 20701 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 • 23176 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 • 16639 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 • 17070 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 • 17440 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 • 19406 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 • 20259 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 • 32787 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 • 15532 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 • 14895 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 • 27559 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 • 189824 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 • 17112 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 • 16330 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 • 44018 views
The "Forests of Ukraine" claim that one of the causes of the forest fires was arson by russian saboteurs

Deliberate arson attacks by russian saboteurs have been reported in Ukraine's border regions. The forest guard detained several suspects with incendiary mixtures and handed them over to the police.

Society • September 23, 02:53 PM • 17022 views
18 large-scale fires continue in Ukraine - SES

The SES reports 18 large fires in 7 regions of Ukraine covering more than 1300 hectares. More than 1,300 firefighters and 300 units of SES equipment are involved in extinguishing the fires.

Society • September 23, 02:00 PM • 18990 views
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Brovarska hromada became second home for thousands of IDPs from Luhansk Oblast - head of Svativska AH

After the occupation of Svatove, Brovary became the administrative center for its residents. The city has a powerful humanitarian hub that provides assistance to IDPs from Luhansk and other regions.

Society • September 23, 01:20 PM • 122091 views
Meteorological summer continues, temperature rise is expected - Ukrainian Weather Service

The Ukrainian Weather Center reports that the meteorological summer is still ongoing in Ukraine. Temperatures are expected to rise this week, and meteorological autumn will come when the average daily temperature is below 15°C for several days.

Society • September 23, 01:14 PM • 13242 views
When will the smoke stop in Kyiv - forecast of Ukrainian Weather Center

Fires in the regions and a change in wind direction have caused smoke in Kyiv. In the absence of new fires, the situation should improve in the coming days, according to the Ukrainian Weather Center.

Society • September 23, 11:34 AM • 15775 views
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On the eve of the international audit, lawyers are increasingly claiming that NABU is politically biased

On the eve of the international audit, lawyers are increasingly claiming that the NABU is politically biased.

Politics • September 23, 08:57 AM • 108257 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 162 combat engagements in the last day, 35 attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 162 combat engagements took place. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where Ukrainian troops repelled 35 and 28 attacks respectively.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 05:45 AM • 17160 views
Children from Sumy baby home evacuated to safe regions - RMA

20 children from the Sumy Specialized Children's Home are evacuated to safer regions due to the threat of shelling. Among the children are infants and those who need constant medical care.

Society • September 22, 10:32 PM • 20325 views