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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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Power outages are possible throughout Ukraine in the evening after a massive Russian attack - Ukrenergo

Due to the massive attack of Russian missiles and drones on energy facilities in several regions, power outages are possible across the country from 18:00 to 23:00.

Society • May 8, 08:37 AM • 33495 views
Decaf is already available at 112 WOG filling stations

The WOG filling station network is expanding the availability of the popular ZAVZHDYKAVA project. Decaffeinated coffee is already available at 112 major city and highway filling stations in 16 regions of Ukraine.

Business News • May 8, 08:09 AM • 55148 views
Russian troops shell two communities in Sumy region: 12 explosions recorded

Russian troops shelled two settlements in Sumy region, 12 mortar explosions were recorded at night and in the morning.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 06:28 AM • 30997 views
Russia puts ex-MP Ihor Miroshnychenko on the wanted list

Russia has put former Ukrainian MP and journalist Ihor Miroshnychenko on the wanted list for unspecified reasons under an article of the Russian Criminal Code.

Politics • May 7, 11:44 PM • 35228 views
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 • 24905 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 • 100400 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 • 25000 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 • 34416 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 • 54479 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 • 67542 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 • 20575 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 • 23421 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 • 30072 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 • 29486 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 • 24441 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 • 26075 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 • 27321 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 • 26324 views
Another explosion occurs in Sumy

Another explosion occurred in Sumy, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 10:05 PM • 70442 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 • 107688 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 • 105001 views
An explosion occurs in Sumy

An explosion occurred in Sumy, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 09:13 PM • 101907 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 • 100859 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 • 27101 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 • 31622 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 • 56951 views
An explosion occurred in Sumy

An explosion occurred in the city of Sumy.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 07:17 PM • 54639 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 • 29737 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 • 23611 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 • 19326 views