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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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Enemy troops shelled the Sumy region 21 times, resulting in 82 explosions

The invaders shelled the Sumy region 21 times, as a result of which 82 explosions were recorded in different settlements of the region.

Society • June 21, 07:55 PM • 24877 views
Special conditions for admission to the master's program have been introduced for Ukrainians in the occupied territories: what is known

For Ukrainians living in the temporarily occupied territories, there are special conditions that provide for the possibility of not taking a single entrance test and a single entrance exam for specialties.

Society • June 21, 01:51 PM • 36743 views
russian agent who launched missile strikes on Kharkiv sentenced to 15 years behind bars

a russian agent who collaborated with the FSB and provided intelligence to launch massive missile strikes on Kharkiv using rocket launchers has been sentenced by a Ukrainian court to 15 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • June 21, 11:16 AM • 33760 views
NABU director ignored call to Parliament: MPs decided to go to Bureau

Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine Semyon Kryvonos did not attend the meeting of the parliamentary committee, which discussed a possible data leak from the bureau, as a result of which the deputies decided to hold an off-site meeting in the premises of the NABU.

Politics • June 21, 05:40 AM • 253909 views
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The NABU director called his report to the People's Deputies premature and will probably not appear for the report

Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine Semyon Kryvonos considers it premature to publicly discuss the ongoing investigation into possible information leaks from the bureau before its completion.

Politics • June 20, 11:23 AM • 111524 views
The situation on the northern border remains tense, but controlled-Mysnik

The situation on the northern border remains tense, but is controlled by the Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 08:49 AM • 35546 views
Possible leak of information from NABU: today at a meeting of the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Rada plan to hear the director of the bureau

A possible leak of information from NABU investigations will be discussed at a meeting of the Rada's anti-corruption committee, which is expected to hear NABU director Semyon Krivonos.

Politics • June 20, 07:28 AM • 26348 views
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Political persecution under the guise of anti-corruption fight: human rights activists call NABU's statements against ex-Minister Solskyi a violation of the presumption of innocence

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine frequently announces high-profile exposés of high-ranking officials, but such cases often lack legal basis and end in acquittals, damaging reputations and careers despite the lack of convictions.

Publications • June 19, 11:36 AM • 178537 views
Part of Sumy was left without electricity due to an accident

The emergency situation in Ukrenergo's networks caused a temporary power outage for some residents of Sumy, but power engineers are working to solve the problem and restore power supply in accordance with the outage schedules.

Society • June 19, 09:18 AM • 15665 views
The Russian army attacked Sumy region at night with drones, mortars, grenade launchers and artillery: 33 explosions

Russians shelled the border areas and settlements of Sumy region 10 times, causing 33 explosions in Mykolaivka, Yunakivka, Bilopil, Velykopysarivka and Seredyna Budka communities using UAVs, artillery, mortars and grenade launchers.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 05:59 AM • 27454 views
86 combat engagements took place in the frontline since the beginning of the day: enemy intensifies activity in Toretsk sector - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 86 combat engagements have taken place on the frontline, with Russian troops intensifying their activity in the Toretsk sector, which Ukrainian troops are bravely defending.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 05:25 PM • 43161 views
"Leak" of information from NABU: the Anti-Corruption Committee is going to hear the Bureau's director on Thursday

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has faced accusations of leaking information from pre-trial investigations, prompting the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Anti-Corruption Policy to hold an open meeting to analyze the facts and hear from NABU Director Semen Kryvonos.

Politics • June 18, 12:41 PM • 34321 views
Fire in Sumy: rescuers evacuated a woman and found the body of a dead man

A fire broke out in a residential building in Sumy, from which a woman was evacuated and the body of a dead man was found.

Society • June 18, 02:29 AM • 20210 views
Official to stand trial for illegal felling of trees that caused $1.6 million in damage

An official of the Romny City Council will be tried for illegal felling of trees in a nature reserve fund, which caused UAH 1. 6 million in damages.

Society • June 18, 12:12 AM • 20092 views
Two men sentenced to 10 years for fatal rape in Sumy region

Two men have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the fatal rape during a drunken brawl in Sumy region.

Society • June 17, 09:00 PM • 20641 views
Enemy troops shelled Sumy region 12 times, causing 38 explosions

During the day, the occupants fired 12 times at Sumy region, causing 38 explosions in the border areas and settlements of the region.

Society • June 17, 07:14 PM • 59509 views
Occupants keep trying to break through defenses near Vovchansk and Lypky - General Staff

Fierce fighting continues in the Liman sector, with seven combat engagements near Torske, Terny and Makiivka, and Russian occupants trying to break through Ukrainian defenses near Vovchansk and Lypky.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 02:41 PM • 30875 views
Schedules of blackouts until the end of the day, enemy fired at power facilities in two regions, power outages in two more regions due to bad weather - Ministry of Energy

The enemy shelled energy facilities in two frontline regions, and bad weather left consumers in Sumy and Chernihiv oblasts without power. Power outage schedules are being applied until the end of the day, and significant imports are planned.

Society • June 17, 07:21 AM • 35797 views
russian troops shelled 4 settlements in Sumy region, causing 35 explosions

The occupants shelled the border areas and settlements of Sumy region 5 times, resulting in 35 explosions in the territory of Yunakivska, Krasnopilska, Velykopysarivska and Znob-Novgorodska communities.

Society • June 16, 06:33 PM • 39300 views
Terrorist forces shelled Sumy region 8 times, causing 27 explosions

Enemy troops fired 8 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region at night and in the morning, resulting in 27 explosions in different localities.

Society • June 16, 05:33 AM • 107983 views
The enemy is most actively trying to attack in the Pokrovske sector: seven attacks were repelled, eight are still ongoing

At present, the total number of enemy attacks on the front line has reached 44. The enemy is most actively trying to attack the Pokrovske direction today - seven attacks were repelled, eight are ongoing, the General Staff reported.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:55 AM • 28532 views
Occupants hit a high-voltage substation in the eastern region: train traffic is disrupted

The Russian army has struck a high-voltage substation in eastern Ukraine, causing a power outage for households and interrupting train traffic, and restoration work is underway.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 08:49 AM • 24486 views
Rains and thunderstorms to cover most of Ukraine this weekend

Over the weekend, it will rain in most regions of Ukraine, with severe thunderstorms expected in many areas, while the west will remain dry with comfortable temperatures.

Events • June 15, 03:43 AM • 49008 views
“Show instead of investigation”: NABU scandal defendant goes to court

Advisor to the President's Office Georgiy Birkadze said that the case of the alleged leakage of information from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine was turned into a show instead of an investigation.

Publications • June 13, 10:18 AM • 292173 views
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NABU should report to the public on the results of its work - MP

MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk believes that the NABU should report to the parliament on the results of its activities, including high-profile cases, since Western partners and Ukrainian society have high hopes for the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Politics • June 11, 05:50 AM • 93864 views
Enemy troops shelled Sumy Region 6 times, resulting in 16 explosions

In the Sumy region, at night and in the morning, the enemy fired 6 times at border territories and settlements, as a result of which 16 explosions occurred in different settlements.

Society • June 11, 05:26 AM • 24779 views
Ex-police officer accused of extorting a bribe of 2 2,000 and leaking confidential data

A former police officer in the Sumy region was accused of extorting a bribe of 2 2,000 for activating a pre-trial investigation and transferring confidential information to third parties.

Politics • June 10, 11:20 PM • 27154 views
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Report through "PR" cases: NABU in Rada should report on the efficiency of using its resources - MP

NABU should report to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on anti-corruption policy on the effectiveness of using its resources and powers, as there are concerns about its effectiveness.

Politics • June 10, 01:31 PM • 115685 views
In the Sumy direction, there is a decrease in the activity of Russian shelling

In the Sumy direction, there is a decrease in the activity of Russian attacks and attempts by sabotage and reconnaissance groups compared to the spring, although the enemy continues daily shelling of Ukrainian territory using various types of weapons.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 08:13 AM • 25994 views
In Sumy region, an energy facility was de-energized at night: when will the light appear

In the Sumy region, an energy infrastructure facility was de-energized at night for technical reasons, as a result of which residents of Sumy were left without electricity, but by 6:30 am on June 10, power supply to most consumers was restored. Power supply will be fully restored in the coming hours.

Society • June 10, 05:44 AM • 21229 views