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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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An anticyclone has come to Ukraine: a weather forecaster gave a forecast until Easter

The anticyclone has brought dry and warm weather to Ukraine with temperatures up to 26°C during the day and from 8°C at night, except for possible short-term rains tomorrow and rain with thunderstorms expected in some regions on Easter Sunday.

Society • May 1, 01:39 PM • 18919 views
Selling trophy machine guns and sniper rifles to criminals: gang of "black gunsmiths" detained

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police neutralized a criminal group that was selling sniper rifles, machine guns and grenades in different regions of Ukraine, detaining the organizers red-handed and seizing a large batch of illegal weapons.

Crimes and emergencies • May 1, 01:23 PM • 19227 views
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in Ukraine, 297 people have been killed by explosive devices

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, 297 people, including 15 children, have been killed and 669 people, including 78 children, have been injured as a result of explosions at dangerous facilities in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 12:12 PM • 17946 views
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“The case of Minister Solskyi”: NABU urged to announce the fate of ATO soldiers who received land allegedly owned by NAAS

“The case of Minister Solsky”: NABU urged to announce the fate of ATO soldiers who received land allegedly owned by the National Academy of Sciences.

Politics • May 1, 07:24 AM • 102680 views
Russian army hits Chernihiv region border with missile, mortars, artillery and drone: 16 explosions

Russian troops shelled three settlements in Chernihiv region with mortars, artillery and rockets, 16 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 06:58 AM • 20955 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated more than a thousand occupants, 5 tanks and 13 artillery systems over the last day

Ukraine's armed forces killed about 1,120 Russian invaders on April 30, bringing Russia's total losses since the beginning of the invasion to about 469,840 people.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 04:48 AM • 112962 views
Weather for May 1: warm and without precipitation, partly cloudy

On May 1, dry and warm weather is expected in Ukraine, with daytime temperatures of 20-25°C and partly cloudy skies.

Society • May 1, 03:17 AM • 25090 views
A strange flash in the sky was spotted in several regions of Ukraine

The flash in the sky was seen by residents of Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The network speculates that it was a meteor, as it was last year.

Society • April 30, 11:13 PM • 23104 views
Sumy region: Russians shelled 11 communities in the border area

The Russian occupiers fired 58 times at 11 communities in Sumy region, launching 286 explosions from various types of weapons, including artillery, mortars, rockets and ammunition for UAVs.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 07:50 PM • 20292 views
"The Minister's Case: Supreme Court resolves dispute over land that, according to NABU, ATO soldiers "squeezed" from agrarian academy

NABU detectives and SAPO prosecutors served a notice of suspicion to Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solsky for allegedly facilitating the "seizure" of state land worth UAH 291 million from state-owned enterprises of the National Agrarian Academy of Ukraine that were in the hands of ATO fighters, but the Supreme Court had previously rejected the claims of these enterprises to the disputed land.

Publications • April 30, 02:32 PM • 547263 views
Solskyi case: court imposes preventive measures on three more suspects

The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed preventive measures on three more suspects in the Solsky case of illegal seizure of state land worth UAH 481 million in Sumy region.

Politics • April 29, 08:22 AM • 26821 views
Four Chechen battalions arrived at the border with Sumy region - deputy head of Sumy district council

According to the deputy head of the Sumy district council, four Chechen battalions are concentrated 150-200 kilometers from the border with Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 07:41 AM • 111439 views
Former coach of the Ukrainian national football team Mykhailo Fomenko dies

The former head coach of the Ukrainian national football team, Mykhailo Fomenko, who was 75 years old and an honorary citizen of Sumy, dies.

Society • April 29, 07:27 AM • 31510 views
Explosions in Sumy region - media

According to local media reports, explosions were heard in Sumy and Sumy region of Ukraine after an air alert was declared in many regions.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 06:53 PM • 68743 views
Russians fired 20 times at the border of Sumy region during the day

Russians shelled the border settlements of Sumy region 20 times, recording 112 explosions, but fortunately, no one was injured.

Society • April 27, 11:33 PM • 28436 views
It will be up to +23° during the weekend in Ukraine

On the weekend of April 27-28, Ukraine will experience warm weather with temperatures of up to +23°C during the day, and light precipitation is expected in some regions.

Events • April 27, 02:40 AM • 29591 views
Enemy shelling of Bilopillya: law enforcement officers show the consequences

Two civilians were killed and three were wounded as a result of hostile artillery shelling of Bilopillia, Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 01:24 PM • 21609 views
Two people were killed and three wounded as a result of artillery shelling in Sumy region

Two people were killed and 3 injured as a result of Russian artillery shelling of the town of Bilopillya in Sumy region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 12:07 PM • 16351 views
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Demchenko: Russian subversive groups do not have a clear schedule of attacks, but they are most active in Sumy region

Ukrainian border guards engaged a Russian subversive group in Sumy region, forcing the enemy to retreat behind the state border.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 10:18 AM • 127439 views
Russians strike an industrial facility with KABs in Sumy - RMA

An enemy air strike on an industrial facility in Sumy, Ukraine, was carried out on April 26 by two anti-aircraft guns, causing an explosion whose consequences are still being assessed.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 08:32 AM • 20307 views
An explosion occurred in Sumy - media

According to media reports, in Sumy. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of launching guided bombs in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 08:08 AM • 20783 views
The enemy shelled three communities in Sumy region at night and in the morning: more than 40 explosions were heard

Russian troops shelled three communities in Sumy region with artillery and mortars, causing more than 40 explosions overnight and in the morning.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 07:28 AM • 20533 views
Sumy region: Russians shelled 12 communities in the border area

On Thursday, Russian occupants fired 47 times at 12 communities in the border region of Sumy, causing 188 explosions.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 08:08 PM • 57089 views
Russian army strikes at infrastructure in Sumy - RMA

On April 25, the enemy used the KAB to strike infrastructure in the city of Sumy, while emergency services responded to an attack by Russian troops on civilians.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 11:59 AM • 35994 views
Sunny weather helps the Ukrainian power system, but the deficit remains - Ukrenergo

Sunny weather and active solar power plants have helped boost Ukraine's electricity production, but the grid remains in short supply due to Russian missile attacks, requiring emergency assistance from Europe for much of the day and calling for conservation.

Society • April 25, 09:00 AM • 27017 views
Russian troops strike with mortars and cannon artillery at the border of Chernihiv region, 24 explosions recorded

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with mortars and cannon artillery, 24 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 07:01 AM • 26952 views
Rada plans to rename 15 Ukrainian cities: which ones are on the list

Ukraine plans to rename 7 districts, 15 cities, 54 towns, and 267 villages as part of its decolonization efforts, including renaming major cities such as Novomoskovsk to Samar, Pervomaisk to Sokolohorsk, and Chervonohrad to Sheptytsky.

Society • April 25, 06:46 AM • 33989 views
Missile threat detected in Poltava and Sumy regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs of a missile threat in Poltava and Sumy regions.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 03:18 AM • 103335 views
Ukrainian troops shoot down enemy missile over Dnipro region

Ukrainian military shoots down an enemy missile over Dnipropetrovs'k region.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 02:29 PM • 17462 views
Occupants hit Sumy suburbs with a missile: all necessary services are working at the scene

the Russian army has launched a missile attack on the suburbs of Sumy, all the necessary services are working at the scene to assess the consequences.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 02:20 PM • 17437 views