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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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Corruption scandal in Sumy region: chief inspector of urban planning accused of extortion

The chief inspector of the State Inspectorate of Architecture and Urban Planning in Sumy region was accused of extorting a bribe of UAH 40,000 from village council officials for issuing a certificate for a repaired water tower and artesian well.

Society • July 16, 03:21 AM • 21351 views
The Servant of the People faction announced the suspension of MP Zadorozhnyi's membership. He will also be excluded from the parliamentary PIC

MP Mykola Zadorozhnyi, suspected of bribery, will be expelled from the parliamentary PIC and his membership in the Servant of the People faction will be suspended for the duration of the investigation.

Politics • July 15, 06:40 PM • 83006 views
MP Zadorozhnyi, who was served with a notice of suspicion today, was expelled from the Servant of the People party

MP Mykola Zadorozhnyi was expelled from the Servant of the People party for allegedly demanding a bribe for not interfering with the repair of infrastructure in Sumy region.

Politics • July 15, 05:39 PM • 101314 views
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Kickback of 3.4 million hryvnias for help with the tender: people's deputy from "Servant of the People" Zadorozhnyi was declared suspect

MP Mykola Zadorozhnyi of the Servant of the People faction is suspected of demanding a 10% kickback from the head of a village council in Sumy region for not obstructing a tender.

Politics • July 15, 03:34 PM • 113792 views
Air defense system can work on enemy drone in Sumy region - Air Force

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a possible air defense operation against an enemy drone in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 02:24 PM • 22697 views
Air Force warns of missile threat

The threat from the north.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 03:11 PM • 35002 views
Residents of Zaporizhzhia received humanitarian aid from the Vadym Stolar Foundation

The Vadim Stolar Charitable Foundation organized a humanitarian mission to Zaporizhzhia, bringing food packages and distributing them to support Ukrainians affected by the war.

Society • July 12, 01:09 PM • 22976 views
Russians shelled Sumy region 6 times at night and in the morning: 33 explosions were heard

At night and in the morning, Russians fired 6 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, 33 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 06:25 AM • 24674 views
Russian propagandist who launched a missile attack on Mykolaiv is sentenced to 15 years in prison

Russian propagandist and FSB agent Sergei Lebedev, who directed Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities and spread disinformation on Kremlin TV channels, was sentenced in absentia by a Ukrainian court to 15 years in prison for high treason committed under martial law.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 01:25 PM • 22949 views
Man sentenced to 6 years for molesting 4-year-old girl in Sumy region

A 50-year-old man from Sumy district will spend 6 years in prison for molesting a 4-year-old girl and be deprived of the right to hold positions related to childcare for 3 years.

Society • July 11, 12:48 AM • 18853 views
"Excursion on a grain truck": 23 more men tried to get to Moldova

23 men from different regions of Ukraine tried to illegally cross the state border with Moldova by paying an organizer and crossing in a grain truck, but were detained by border guards.

Society • July 10, 11:01 AM • 26140 views
Explosions occurred in Kyiv after Ukrainian Air Force warned of enemy Kinzhal missile

Explosions were heard in Kyiv after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of an approaching Russian Kinzhal missile.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:34 AM • 55451 views
Enemy drone shot down in Chernihiv region - OC "North"

Russian forces shelled the border areas of Chernihiv region with mortars and drones, causing 16 explosions, and downed one drone.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 06:36 AM • 21823 views
Russians shelled Sumy region 8 times at night and in the morning: 16 explosions were heard

At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired 8 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, including a missile attack on the outskirts of Sumy, and 16 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 06:22 AM • 24493 views
Russian army shells Sumy suburbs, consequences under investigation

Russian troops shelled the suburbs of Sumy, according to the head of the military-civilian administration Oleksiy Drozdenko, the consequences of the shelling are being investigated.

War in Ukraine • July 7, 10:11 PM • 28841 views
No precipitation in Ukraine, up to +37° in some places during the day

On July 7, no precipitation is expected in Ukraine, with temperatures ranging from 28-33°C in most regions, and up to 37°C in some southern and eastern regions.

Agronomy news • July 7, 03:28 AM • 40187 views
Some settlements in Sumy region remain without power due to UAV attacks on energy infrastructure

Due to enemy drone attacks on the energy infrastructure in Sumy region, several settlements were left without power, and emergency services are working to restore power supply.

Society • July 6, 03:18 AM • 64356 views
Criminal group defrauds elderly people of UAH 577 thousand, leader and members to stand trial

Three members of a criminal group and a local criminal authority defrauded elderly people of almost UAH 577,000 through a fraudulent scheme called "your relative got into an accident.

Society • July 5, 11:05 PM • 22336 views
Explosions occurred in Sumy

Explosions were reported in Sumy, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 09:14 PM • 29145 views
Groups of enemy UAVs head towards Myrhorod, Poltava, Sumy, Kherson region

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, numerous groups of enemy attack drones were spotted flying in the direction of various regions of Ukraine, including Myrhorod, northeast of Poltava, north of Sumy, and from Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 08:37 PM • 30816 views
Six communities received mobile CPAMs - Fedorov

Six Ukrainian communities in Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovs'k oblasts have received mobile Administrative Service Centers that will help residents of frontline areas access public services faster and more comfortably.

Society • July 5, 09:03 AM • 31796 views
We have been working and will continue to work in Ukraine: MHP told why they are not afraid to invest in the country

MHP told why they are not afraid to invest in the country.

Economy • July 4, 11:00 AM • 29442 views
21 out of 22 enemy "Shaheds" destroyed over Ukraine at night

Ukrainian air defense successfully shoots down 21 of 22 Russian Shahed attack drones launched at night from the Kursk region of Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 05:26 AM • 32670 views
Thunderstorms and heat: forecasters gave a forecast for today

Short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in parts of Ukraine today, while in some other regions, heat up to 38°C is possible on July 4.

Society • July 4, 05:15 AM • 33843 views
Threat of using attack drones detected in Sumy and Chernihiv regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informed about the detection of a threat of using attack drones in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 08:33 PM • 28199 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: the number of hostile attacks has increased in the Toretsk sector, there is also an escalation in the Orikhivske sector

Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in many parts of the frontline, with more than 90 combat engagements recorded as the enemy intensified its offensive in the Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 01:50 PM • 33625 views
FSB agent tried to recruit adjusters in Sumy region: detained

The SBU detained an FSB agent who was collecting information about military-industrial enterprises in Sumy region to prepare for new Russian air strikes.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 07:36 AM • 23105 views
22 people, including 2 children, drowned in Ukraine in one day

22 people, including 2 children, died on Ukrainian water bodies over the past day, bringing the total number of deaths since the beginning of the year to 517, including 58 children.

Society • July 3, 07:30 AM • 28594 views
Rains in the West of Ukraine and dry weather in the central regions: weather forecasters told about the weather on July 3

On July 3, Ukraine will have contrasting weather with temperatures ranging from +17 to +37 degrees in different regions.

Society • July 2, 11:23 AM • 17878 views
Investigators announce solving of high-profile murder in Zaporizhzhia: details

Two suspects have been identified in the premeditated murder of a 38-year-old official of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Council. One of them has already been detained; the other is on the wanted list.

Crimes and emergencies • July 1, 01:21 PM • 16717 views