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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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The Cabinet of Ministers has expanded the list of priority expenditures that the state will finance in the first place - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers has added funding for the construction of shelters, energy programs and dental prosthetics for defenders to the priority expenditures. This will allow us to receive funds faster and finance the necessary works and services without delay.

Economy • August 6, 10:11 AM • 22127 views
The government launches a project to provide gas in cylinders as humanitarian aid: in which regions will it operate

The Cabinet of Ministers is launching a pilot project for residents of 4 regions who will receive gas in cylinders as humanitarian aid. Local authorities will collect applications from citizens and pass them on to gas distribution networks.

Society • August 6, 10:03 AM • 18881 views
Explosions occurred in Kharkiv and Sumy, there is a threat of ballistic strikes

Explosions were heard in Kharkiv and Sumy after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat. In Kharkiv, the strike hit the central district with dense residential buildings, and a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 06:59 AM • 54076 views
An explosion occurred in Sumy - media

The sound of an explosion was heard in Sumy, and an air alert was declared in the city and region. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of enemy tactical aircraft activity in the northeast.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 06:46 AM • 68709 views
Ukrainian General Staff on the situation in the frontline: one third of combat actions took place in the Pokrovsk sector over the last day

Over the last day, 133 combat engagements took place, one third of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian troops repelled 41 enemy attacks, the enemy launched seven missile and 50 air strikes.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 05:56 AM • 29391 views
Explosions are heard in Sumy

A series of explosions were recorded in Sumy. The Air Force warns of enemy aircraft activity in the northeast and the threat of air strikes on the frontline regions.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 01:35 AM • 36733 views
Russia shelled Sumy region 35 times: 1 Dead, 2 wounded

During the day, Russian troops carried out 35 attacks on the Sumy region, 104 explosions were recorded. As a result, one local resident was killed and two others were injured. The enemy used artillery, mortars and aerial bombs.

Society • August 5, 07:46 PM • 89936 views
Two explosions heard in Sumy - media

Residents of Sumy reported two explosions in the city. No air alert was declared, and the Air Force did not report a threat.

Society • August 5, 10:09 AM • 31182 views
SBU uncovers large-scale FSB agent network in 6 regions

The SBU detained 9 Russian agents who were collecting intelligence for missile strikes on Ukraine. The detainees include officials, managers and a student who operated in different regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 07:21 AM • 43285 views
Explosion reported in Sumy amid air raid alert

The city of Sumy heard the sound of an explosion, an air raid was declared in the city and region. The Air Force Command warned of the possible use of guided bombs.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 06:00 AM • 31699 views
General Staff: 124 combat engagements in 24 hours, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Toretsk sectors

There were 124 combat engagements in the frontline. Most enemy attacks were repelled in the Pokrovske and Toretske sectors. The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck 14 times at Russian troop concentrations.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 05:46 AM • 35347 views
All 24 Russian "Shaheds" shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night

Russian occupants attacked Ukraine with 24 Shahed attack UAVs. All enemy drones were shot down by air defense forces in seven regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 05:28 AM • 38414 views
Air Force reports movement of enemy drones in different regions of Ukraine

The Ukrainian Air Force spotted enemy drones in Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad regions. The UAVs are moving in different directions across the country.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 09:03 PM • 40832 views
Terrorist country fired 13 times in Sumy region: 39 explosions in 7 communities

Hostile forces fired on 7 communities in Sumy region, carrying out 13 attacks. Artillery, mortars, grenade launchers, FPV drones and small arms were used, with a total of 39 explosions recorded.

Society • August 4, 06:49 PM • 82750 views
70 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, the situation is the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 70 combat engagements took place along the frontline. The most active offensive actions of the occupants were recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 16 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions and used anti-aircraft guns.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 03:25 PM • 47314 views
Bad weather cut power to more than 13 thousand consumers in four regions

Due to weather conditions, consumers in Kyiv, Sumy, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhya regions lost power. Power engineers are working to restore power supply to the affected communities.

Society • August 4, 11:03 AM • 45130 views
Ministry of Energy: no power outages planned, 96 settlements cut off due to bad weather

Today, there will be no scheduled power outages, but 96 settlements in 4 regions are without power due to the weather. The Ministry of Energy urges people to use electricity sparingly, especially during peak hours.

Society • August 4, 08:05 AM • 47888 views
Hostile shelling in Sumy region: critical infrastructure and transport damaged

In the Sumy region, enemy shelling damaged critical infrastructure, a post office building, and transportation. Over the day, 41 attacks with 140 explosions were recorded in the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 07:16 AM • 74821 views
Forecasters warn of extreme fire danger: weather forecast for August 4

Forecasters warn of an extreme level of fire danger in most regions of Ukraine on August 4. Rains are expected in the north and west, with daytime temperatures of up to 27°C and sometimes up to 32°C.

Society • August 4, 07:07 AM • 25297 views
140 combat engagements in the frontline: the situation is the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 140 combat engagements were registered at the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske, Toretske and Kupyanske sectors, with the occupants losing 1150 troops and 5 tanks.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 06:23 AM • 39721 views
Terrorists shelled Sumy region: 22 explosions in three communities

The occupants attacked Sumy region 4 times, causing 22 explosions. The Khotyn, Velykopysarivska and Esmanska communities were shelled using FPV drones, mortars and grenade launchers.

Society • August 4, 05:56 AM • 34724 views
Enemy fired 37 times at Sumy region: 126 explosions recorded

The invaders fired 37 times at the border areas of Sumy region, causing 126 explosions. The attacks included artillery, mortar shelling, air strikes and the use of FPV drones in 12 communities.

Society • August 3, 07:36 PM • 34335 views
Explosion occurs in Sumy amid missile threat

An explosion was heard in Sumy. The head of the Sumy MVA said that the smoke seen by residents was the result of a rubber fire in one of the city's districts.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 01:20 PM • 103915 views
Air Force reports on air defense against enemy drone in Sumy region

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported air defense against an enemy UAV in Sumy region. An air alert was declared in the region and several other areas.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 07:36 AM • 28141 views
russian troops shell two communities in Sumy region

At night and in the morning, the enemy attacked Bilopilska and Esmanska communities in Sumy region. An explosive device was dropped on the Bilopil community, and the Esman community was attacked by FPV drones.

Society • August 3, 05:50 AM • 28764 views
Ukraine shoots down 24 enemy drones during night attack

Ukrainian forces shoot down 24 Shahed-131/136 UAVs during a large-scale air attack.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 04:31 AM • 35913 views
Driving school instructor detained for bribery in Sumy region

In Sumy region, a driving school instructor promised to help a woman pass a practical driving test for a bribe.

Society • August 2, 09:54 PM • 22919 views
In Sumy region, a man raped his partner's minor sister

A 36-year-old man repeatedly raped the 14-year-old sister of his partner in Konotop district. The victim's mother accidentally witnessed the crime and reported it to the police, and the offender faces up to 12 years in prison.

Society • August 2, 07:46 PM • 20338 views
122 explosions recorded in Sumy region: two people injured

Occupants shelled Sumy region 27 times over the last day, causing 122 explosions. Two civilians were wounded as a result of the attack on Novoslobidska community.

Society • August 2, 07:19 PM • 31268 views
General Staff on the situation in the frontline: the number of combat engagements increased to 72, the hottest spot is in the Pokrovsk sector

The number of combat engagements in the frontline increased to 72. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 25 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 01:29 PM • 26279 views