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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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Invaders shelled Sumy Region, 11 explosions recorded

The Russians shelled several settlements in the Sumy region, Ukraine, with artillery and mortars, resulting in 11 explosions.

Society • June 2, 06:00 AM • 64292 views
131 explosions occurred in Sumy region

Over the past day, 131 explosions occurred in the rizny settlements of the Sumy region as a result of 24 attacks by Russian invaders using artillery, mortars, mines and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Society • June 1, 02:35 AM • 34481 views
In Sumy region, the evacuation zone expanded to 10 km due to russian shelling - RMA chairman

In the Sumy region, due to the ongoing shelling, the evacuation zone of civilians was expanded to 10 kilometers from the border with russia.

Society • May 31, 11:44 AM • 24066 views
Russian troops shelled 7 settlements in the Sumy Region 14 times, resulting in 52 explosions

The invaders shelled the Sumy Region 14 times, as a result of which 52 explosions occurred in different settlements.

Society • May 30, 07:43 PM • 34500 views
Canada handed over 10 ambulances to Ukraine

The Canadian-Ukrainian Foundation has handed over to Ukraine 10 new Ford C ambulances equipped with the necessary medical equipment to strengthen emergency medical services and Disaster Medicine in 7 regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 01:30 AM • 51729 views
As a result of 17 russian attacks on the Sumy Region, 2 people were killed and 6 were injured

During the day, the invaders carried out 17 attacks on border territories and settlements of the Sumy region, as a result of which 2 people were killed and 6 were injured.

Society • May 29, 08:44 PM • 28259 views
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No one will stop people if they block traffic - the official gave advice on how to encourage two agricultural companies to repair the road

The official gave advice on how to encourage two agricultural companies to repair the road.

Society • May 29, 09:55 AM • 118464 views
Fire in Sumy: two people rescued from burning house

Rescuers rescued two people, including an unconscious woman, from a burning private house in Sumy by performing resuscitation.

Society • May 28, 07:42 PM • 59347 views
Umerov: Russia's goal is to open a new front in the north

According to the defense minister, Russia is preparing to open a new front in the north, deploying more troops and equipment, aiming to use all its manpower and firepower against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:01 PM • 26654 views
Stefanishyna discusses Ukraine's urgent needs and the Washington summit with NATO Secretary General

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna discussed Ukraine's urgent military needs, including air defense systems, F-16 aircraft, ammunition and long-range artillery with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 02:26 PM • 21453 views
Border guards do not observe threats in other areas of Kharkiv region like in Liptsi and Vovchansk - Demchenko

Border guards do not observe any other areas of Kharkiv region where the enemy could launch an offensive similar to Liptsy and Vovchansk, but active actions are being taken in these areas to prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Ukraine.

Society • May 28, 11:07 AM • 22439 views
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The SAPO could not specify what land was seized by former Minister of Agrarian Policy Solsky

Former Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solsky is accused by NABU detectives and SAPO prosecutors of land grabbing, but they do not specify which land.

Politics • May 28, 08:12 AM • 82381 views
Enemy fired three times at Sumy region during the night: 14 explosions recorded

Russian troops shelled Sumy region three times at night and in the morning, resulting in 14 explosions in Seredyno-Budska, Esmanska and Velykopysarivska communities.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 07:19 AM • 24154 views
Bild: Iran supplies Russia with newest bombs for the first time

For the first time, Iran has supplied Russia with modern Qaem-5 guided bombs, which were probably on board the Iranian Mohajer-6 drone that crashed in the Kursk region of Russia while trying to attack the Sumy region of Ukraine, indicating a new level of military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 05:15 AM • 24115 views
Internal Security Department of the National Police closes more than 20 driving schools due to corruption schemes

Over the past 4 months, the State Automobile Inspectorate has revoked the accreditation of more than 20 driving schools due to corruption schemes involving falsification of driving exams.

Crimes and emergencies • May 27, 03:43 PM • 22622 views
Iranian Mohajer-6 drone crashed in Russia: what is known

An Iranian Mohajer-6 reconnaissance and strike drone equipped with Ghaem-5 bombs crashes in Russia near the front line.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 01:42 PM • 20090 views
In Sumy region, a man doused a woman with gasoline and set her on fire: he was arrested

A 43-year-old man was arrested for pouring gasoline on his partner and setting her on fire during a drunken quarrel in the village of Mykhailivka, Sumy region, causing severe burns to the 37-year-old woman.

Society • May 27, 12:41 PM • 17071 views
In Odesa, SBI exposes TCC official who organized multimillion-dollar scheme to make money on tax evaders

In Odesa, an official of the Primorskyi RTCK of the JV organized a large-scale scheme to make money by helping men who wanted to avoid mobilization to “correct” their data in the Oberih database of the register of persons liable for military service. In this way, the official illegally earned about a million dollars.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:24 AM • 18780 views
Combat engagement continues near Andriivka - General Staff

Fighting continues near Andriyivka, and in the Kramatorsk sector, Russian occupants made two offensive attempts but were repelled.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 11:58 AM • 30831 views
Russian army shells the border of Chernihiv region with artillery and mortars: 38 explosions

Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region with various types of weapons, 38 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 10:25 AM • 110068 views
Power outages are possible in Ukraine during evening peak hours - Ministry of Energy

Today, Ukraine may experience power outages during evening peak hours due to the application of hourly outage schedules from 20:00 to 22:00, the Ministry of Energy reports.

Society • May 25, 07:29 AM • 28604 views
Air Force warns of missile threat in Sumy and Poltava regions

The Air Force informs of a missile threat in Sumy and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 12:19 AM • 94232 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 77 combat engagements in the frontline, fighting continues in two sectors - General Staff

Intense fighting continues in the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk sectors as Russian troops attempt to break through Ukrainian defenses - 77 combat engagements have been recorded since the beginning of the day on May 24.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 05:46 PM • 25620 views
In Sumy region, military and police forcibly pulled a driver out of his car: TCC explains the actions of its employees

The Sumy Territorial Recruitment Center explained that the man whom the military and law enforcement officers pulled out of the car had not been served a summons and that he was drunk.

Society • May 24, 03:38 PM • 25908 views
British intelligence: Russia may have used troops from the African Corps to attack Kharkiv region

Russia has deployed units from its "African Corps" to join regular Russian troops and mercenaries in an offensive against Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 02:17 PM • 19457 views
Funds for construction of fortifications have been allocated in full - Shmyhal

In Ukraine, in 2022, 2023, and 2024, the government allocated money for the construction of appropriate fortifications.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 01:10 PM • 16595 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces Stop Russian Troops in Kharkiv Region and Conduct Counter-Offensive Actions

Ukrainian troops have stopped the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv sector and are conducting counteroffensive operations, inflicting significant losses on the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 12:53 PM • 17970 views
russian troops shelled Sumy region 25 times, causing 108 explosions

The enemy fired 25 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, resulting in 108 explosions in different localities.

Society • May 23, 08:12 PM • 44563 views
In Zaporizhzhia, 28 more schools will start learning in a mixed format

Another 28 schools in Zaporizhzhia region will switch to a mixed online and offline learning format due to safety concerns amid frequent air danger warnings.

Society • May 23, 06:35 PM • 35559 views
The situation on the battlefield, army supplies and Russia's plans to disrupt the Peace Summit: Zelensky holds a meeting of the Stavka

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with senior military and intelligence officials to discuss the situation on the battlefield, enemy plans to disrupt the Peace Summit, and the provision of necessary weapons and assistance to the army.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 03:54 PM • 17598 views