$44.610.0952.130.26

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
News by theme
Maximum power outages in Sumy region due to an accident in the power grid

Sumy region has introduced the maximum number of emergency power outage schedules due to a systemic failure in Ukraine's power grid caused by excessive load and increased failure rates of electrical equipment due to extremely high temperatures.

Society • July 16, 06:02 PM • 36621 views
Air defense system can work on enemy reconnaissance drone in Kharkiv region - Air Forces

The Ukrainian Air Force reported a possible air defense operation against an enemy reconnaissance drone in Kharkiv region, and earlier, cruise missiles flying through Sumy region toward Chernihiv region and one moving further toward Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 11:18 AM • 30515 views
Emergency blackouts in seven regions amid equipment failure at one of the energy facilities at night - Ukrenergo

Due to equipment failure at one of the energy facilities in several regions of Ukraine, an emergency power outage was caused, and power engineers are working to restore the equipment.

Society • July 16, 08:54 AM • 27117 views
Schedules don't work: emergency power outages introduced in several regions amid shortages and heat wave

Emergency power outages were introduced in several regions, including Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipro, Donetsk and Poltava, due to growing power shortages and abnormal heat, on the orders of the national energy company Ukrenergo.

Society • July 16, 07:43 AM • 22834 views
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 • 21387 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 • 83025 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 • 101329 views
Exclusive
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 • 113854 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 • 22725 views
Air Force warns of missile threat

The threat from the north.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 03:11 PM • 35031 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 • 23005 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 • 24696 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 • 22992 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 • 18883 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 • 26162 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 • 55489 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 • 21841 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 • 24509 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 • 28856 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 • 40192 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 • 64386 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 • 22367 views
Explosions occurred in Sumy

Explosions were reported in Sumy, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 09:14 PM • 29159 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 • 30834 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 • 31842 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 • 29453 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 • 32684 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 • 33861 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 • 28222 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 • 33640 views