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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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Kharkiv region: Russians targeted Kupiansk and the district, a fire broke out on 2 hectares

As a result of Russian shelling, a wildfire broke out in the Kharkiv region covering 2 hectares. A private house in Kupyansk was damaged by mortar fire.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 05:44 AM • 30785 views
General Staff: 127 combat incidents per day, one third in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 127 combat engagements over the last day, 53 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy concentrated its efforts near Novooleksandrivka and Zhelanne, launching 63 air strikes and 1187 kamikaze attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 05:36 AM • 35520 views
Russians fired about 2 thousand times in Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions in July alone - SBGS

According to the State Border Guard Service, Russia shelled Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions about 2,000 times in July. Artillery, drones, and aircraft were used, with Sumy and Kharkiv regions suffering the most.

Society • August 1, 10:29 AM • 22548 views
There were 156 combat engagements in the frontline. Ukrainian defense forces hit an important occupant's facility

In the last day, 156 combat engagements took place in the frontline. The situation was the hottest in the Pokrovsk sector, where 55 attacks were repelled. Ukrainian defense forces struck 18 times at enemy positions, hitting an important facility.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 05:37 AM • 62902 views
Explosions occurred in Dnipro

Explosions are heard in Dnipro, and an air alert is issued. The Air Force warns of the threat of ballistic missile attacks in 10 regions of Ukraine, including Dnipro.

Society • July 31, 08:35 PM • 93971 views
NABU tries to take away land from ATO soldiers that was previously squatted by NAAS

The NABU is investigating the privatization of land in Sumy region that was previously used by NAAS enterprises. Detectives plan to question more than 1,500 ATO participants who received these plots.

Society • July 31, 02:30 PM • 184675 views
Russians attack civilian infrastructure in Sumy region with a drone: 82-year-old woman wounded

At night, Russian troops attacked the civilian infrastructure of the Bilopil community in Sumy region with a drone. An 82-year-old woman was wounded in the attack and private homes were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 09:53 AM • 21216 views
Russian troops strike in Sumy region 17 times in one day

The Russian military conducted 8 attacks in Sumy region on July 30, with 17 attacks recorded. The attacks included the use of FPV drones, mortars, and artillery on various communities in the region.

Society • July 30, 10:06 PM • 108421 views
The number of combat engagements on the frontline increased to 74: the General Staff told in which areas the situation is the hottest

The General Staff reports 74 combat engagements along the frontline. The most active enemy attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where 32 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions took place.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 01:27 PM • 32321 views
37 border violators have already drowned in the Tisza, and 5 more men have been detained near the river in two days - border guards

Five men were detained on the border with Romania who were trying to illegally cross the Tisza River. Two of them paid $7500 to the organizers, while the others planned the crossing on their own.

Society • July 30, 10:53 AM • 20637 views
General Staff: 149 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours, about a third of them took place in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 149 combat engagements in the frontline, 52 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy was most active near Novooleksandrivka, Zhelanne and Prohres, losing a lot of equipment in the Kurakhove sector.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 05:24 AM • 26317 views
Director of educational complex in Sumy region to be tried for embezzlement of UAH 245 thousand

The prosecutor's office has brought the case of the director of an educational complex in Sumy region to court. She is accused of transferring UAH 245,000 from the company's account to the account of her own private educational institution.

Society • July 30, 01:26 AM • 24568 views
During the day, the occupiers shelled Sumy region 14 times: 47 explosions

The invaders fired 14 times at the border areas of Sumy region. 47 explosions were recorded in 7 communities, grenade launchers, mortars, artillery and FPV drones were used.

Society • July 29, 07:49 PM • 31531 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 52 Russian attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The situation was the most intense near Zhelanne and Novooleksandrivka

The frontline registered 128 combat engagements over the last day. The situation was the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 52 enemy assaults, especially near Zhelanne and Novooleksandrivka.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 05:38 AM • 28504 views
Occupants shelled Sumy region 21 times during the day: 72 explosions

Enemy forces attacked 7 communities in Sumy region using mortars, artillery, FPV drones and a helicopter.

Society • July 28, 07:22 PM • 68557 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 129 combat engagements over the last day - General Staff

Over the past day, 129 combat engagements were registered. The enemy launched 2 missile and 74 air strikes, making 4,883 attacks. Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 06:18 AM • 39375 views
Hostile shelling in Sumy region: a child was killed and 13 wounded, including 7 children

Terrorists shelled Sumy region 21 times over the last day, 92 explosions were recorded. The attacks killed a 14-year-old child and wounded 13 civilians, including 7 children.

Society • July 27, 09:09 PM • 78839 views
10 people, including six children, injured in Sumy region due to Russian shelling

Russian troops shelled Hlukhiv community in Sumy region with multiple rocket launchers. 10 people were wounded in the attack, including 6 children, two of whom are in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 11:42 AM • 74549 views
In Sumy region, the enemy shelled 6 communities at night and in the morning: 60 explosions were heard

Russian troops fired 15 times at the border areas of Sumy region. 60 explosions were recorded in 6 communities, using artillery, mines and drones.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 07:53 AM • 28176 views
There were 122 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. In the Pokrovsk sector, Russians concentrated their attacks near Novooleksandrivka

Over the last day, 122 combat engagements took place, 37 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Russia carried out 80 air strikes and fired 4,636 times, while Ukrainian defense forces repelled the attacks in various directions.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 06:13 AM • 34090 views
Over the weekend in Ukraine it will be cloudy with rains, temperature up to +34°

Cloudy weather with possible rains is expected in Ukraine over the weekend. The temperature will range from +25° to +34°, with a gradual increase. Forecasters warn of a high fire hazard.

Agronomy news • July 27, 04:54 AM • 49477 views
Occupants received a tough rebuff near Robotyne, Mala Tokmachka and Novoandriivka - General Staff

Over the last day, 78 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. Ukrainian troops successfully repelled enemy attacks near Robotyne, Mala Tokmachka and Novoandriivka in the Orikhivsk sector.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 02:04 PM • 33337 views
Ukraine eases schedules of power outages by regions

Ukrenergo has reduced the scope of electricity consumption restrictions in different regions of Ukraine. We have shortened the outage schedules, reduced the number of queues and the duration of outages in many regions.

Society • July 26, 09:59 AM • 31392 views
In the frontline, 147 combat engagements took place over the last day, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 147 combat engagements were registered, the most active in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy carried out 90 air strikes and fired over 4,900 times.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 05:40 AM • 30833 views
Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 20 attack UAVs at night

The Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk announced the successful repulsion of an air attack on the night of July 26, 2024.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 04:32 AM • 33557 views
The second recruitment center of the Ukrainian army opened in Sumy region

The second recruitment center for the Ukrainian army in the region has opened in Sumy. The center will provide advice to those wishing to join the Defense Forces.

Society • July 25, 12:45 PM • 18756 views
Body of man found in Carpathians: probably tried to illegally cross the border - SBGS

Border guards found the body of a Ukrainian near the border with Romania. The man probably tried to cross the border illegally. The SBGS reminds of the danger of illegal border crossing.

Society • July 25, 09:49 AM • 18584 views
Almost three million hryvnias worth of cigarettes did not reach post offices

Law enforcement officers seized counterfeit cigarettes worth UAH 2. 8 million in Sumy and Chernihiv regions. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing on the grounds of criminal offenses stipulated by Articles 199 and 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • July 25, 09:28 AM • 17419 views
An explosion occurred in Sumy - media

The sound of an explosion was heard in the city of Sumy. Details of the incident and possible consequences are not yet known.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 09:11 AM • 31272 views
SBGS: Russia's subversive activity has somewhat decreased, but in general, it does not stop its subversive activities

A spokesman for the State Border Guard Service reported a decrease in the activity of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups, especially in the Sumy sector. However, attempts at sabotage continue, and Ukrainian defenders are working together to prevent them.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 06:47 AM • 24861 views