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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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Kyiv warned of an extraordinary level of fire danger

Kyiv has warned of an extraordinary level of fire danger from May 8 to 10, banning open fires, entry into the forest, smoking and burning of garbage to prevent fires and tragic consequences.

Society • May 7, 01:58 PM • 24892 views
Bad weather in Poltava region: more than 6.6 thousand consumers lost power

In Poltava Oblast, 6,620 consumers were temporarily cut off from power due to wind gusts, with emergency power outages in five communities.

Society • May 7, 01:48 PM • 100385 views
Invaders attack Kherson region with KABs, a lot of destruction in a number of settlements - Prokudin

17 settlements in the Kherson region were shelled by the Russian army, resulting in the destruction of buildings and infrastructure, and a man and a woman were injured as a result of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 11:12 AM • 24996 views
russia launched 2 missile strikes, 83 air attacks, and 101 salvo attacks over the day

Over the past day, russia launched 2 missile attacks, 83 air strikes and 101 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 04:20 AM • 34408 views
Occupants shelled Sumy region: 31 attacks, 169 explosions, wounded locals and children

During the day, russians fired 31 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, causing destruction and injuries among civilians, including children.

Society • May 6, 07:25 PM • 54460 views
Occupants strike again at energy facilities in Sumy region: consumers are urged to save money

Russia again attacked energy facilities in Sumy region, leaving 419,700 subscribers in 1,325 settlements without power, but power engineers worked 24/7 to restore power.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 06:06 PM • 67537 views
russians analyze the results of their attacks when preparing the next strike - Yevlash

The russians are analyzing the results of their recent attacks on Ukraine's energy sector and are stockpiling missiles for regular strikes, while maintaining a strategic reserve.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 10:05 AM • 20571 views
Russian shelling disrupts power supply in two regions, 3 mine workers wounded in Donetsk region - Energy Ministry

Enemy shelling has damaged the energy infrastructure in Sumy, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without electricity and gas supply, and repair work is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 07:28 AM • 23409 views
Russian army shells the border area of Chernihiv region with artillery, mortars and a helicopter: 42 explosions

Russian troops shelled the border area of Chernihiv region 10 times with various types of weapons, causing 42 explosions in several settlements.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 06:27 AM • 30067 views
Over the day, russia launched 2 missile strikes, 120 air attacks, and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems

Over the past day, russia conducted 2 missile attacks, 120 air strikes and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 04:40 AM • 29476 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 12 of 13 russian drones in Sumy region

On the night of May 6, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 12 of 13 russian Shahed-131/136 attack drones in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 03:56 AM • 24418 views
Today is Infantry Day in Ukraine: the role of infantry in countering Russian aggression

Today is the Day of Infantry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The event was launched by a presidential decree in 2019. The date of the celebration was chosen in honor of the fact that on May 6, 1648, a turning point occurred in the Battle of Zhovti Vody, as a result of which the Cossack army led by Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky defeated the Polish army.

Society • May 6, 03:49 AM • 26040 views
Work has begun in Sumy to restore power supply after drone attacks

Work has begun in Sumy to gradually restore power supply after massive attacks by enemy drones caused a power outage in part of the region.

Society • May 5, 11:35 PM • 27293 views
Critical infrastructure facilities in Sumy switched to backup power after massive UAV attacks

Due to massive attacks by enemy drones, critical infrastructure facilities in Sumy were switched to backup power, water utilities and hospitals were fully backed up, and steadfastness points were deployed in the city.

Society • May 5, 11:04 PM • 26298 views
Another explosion occurs in Sumy

Another explosion occurred in Sumy, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 10:05 PM • 70432 views
Enemy aircraft attacked energy facilities in Sumy region

russian troops attacked energy facilities in Sumy region. All necessary emergency services are working at the scene.

Society • May 5, 09:54 PM • 107662 views
Power outage in several parts of Sumy region

Several cities in the Sumy region, including Sumy itself, have partial power outages.

Society • May 5, 09:39 PM • 104972 views
An explosion occurs in Sumy

An explosion occurred in Sumy, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 09:13 PM • 101897 views
russian drones are heading to Sumy

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the movement of enemy drones in the direction of Sumy.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 09:09 PM • 100846 views
russia conducted 8 attacks in Sumy region during the day: 22 explosions recorded

In Sumy region, 8 hostile attacks resulted in 22 explosions in several localities in one day.

Society • May 5, 07:29 PM • 27077 views
Over the day, russia launched 5 missile strikes, 69 air attacks, and 74 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia carried out 5 missile attacks, 69 air strikes and 74 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and settlements in different regions.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:15 AM • 31617 views
Occupants use long-range multiple launch rocket systems in Sumy region: no casualties

russian federation fired at Sumy region of Ukraine using long-range multiple rocket launchers. Preliminary, there were no casualties.

Society • May 4, 09:21 PM • 56933 views
An explosion occurred in Sumy

An explosion occurred in the city of Sumy.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 07:17 PM • 54629 views
russia will try to capture Donetsk and Luhansk regions this year, and may target Zaporizhzhia - ISW

russia's main military goal for 2024 remains the complete capture of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, with plans to launch an offensive in the summer of 2024 and potential attempts to seize Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 07:51 AM • 29728 views
The Cabinet of Ministers made personnel changes: who was appointed

The Cabinet of Ministers appointed new deputy ministers of justice, head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines, and head of the State Agency for Digital Development.

Politics • May 3, 12:02 PM • 23603 views
Minister Solskyi about "gray" schemes of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences: State land was illegally leased for cash

Mykola Solsky states that the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine illegally leased state land and received money for it. In many cases, it could not even confirm its right to use these land plots.

Crimes and emergencies • May 3, 10:21 AM • 19320 views
Land Forces Commander confirms Russian plans to capture Kharkiv and Sumy

Russia has plans to capture Kharkiv or Sumy, but Ukraine is not sure about the seriousness of these plans and Russia's ability to implement them with its current forces.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 08:03 AM • 22081 views
Zelenskyy: Russians fired more than 300 missiles, almost 300 Shaheds and more than 3,200 guided bombs at Ukraine in April

In April alone, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with over 300 missiles, nearly 300 Shahed drones, and over 3,200 guided bombs, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 10:13 AM • 22093 views
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More than 218 thousand devices delivered to Ukrainian students and teachers for learning in war conditions

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Ministry of Education and Science, with the support of international partners, has provided 218,188 devices to Ukrainian students and teachers, most of them in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions.

Society • May 2, 09:48 AM • 176227 views
Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region eleven times with various types of weapons

Russian troops fired eleven times at the border of Chernihiv region with various types of weapons, recording 109 explosions.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 08:18 AM • 21089 views