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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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Explosions occurred in Sumy - media

Explosions were heard in Sumy amid increased shelling and reports of enemy aircraft activity in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 01:38 PM • 58196 views
Due to the non-fulfillment of the contract, the DOT completely refused the services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces

Due to the failure to fulfill its contractual obligations, the State Logistics Operator refused to use the services of Tviy Khlib LLC and redistributed the volume of supplies to other companies to deliver food to the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:53 AM • 83881 views
Russians attacked a community in Sumy region in the morning

Russians attacked the Velykopysarivska community in Sumy region this morning.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 06:28 AM • 20759 views
The current minister was notified of suspicion: Solsky suspected of seizing state land

The former chairman of the Verkhovna Rada's agriculture committee and current minister have been served with a notice of suspicion of illegally seizing about 2,500 hectares of state land worth UAH 291 million in Sumy region and attempting to seize another 3,300 hectares worth UAH 190 million.

Politics • April 23, 06:24 AM • 21681 views
Air defense destroyed all enemy drones in Kyiv, no casualties

All enemy drones launched towards Kyiv from the territory of Russia were successfully destroyed by the air defense forces, and no casualties or damage have been reported in the capital so far.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 02:45 AM • 107210 views
FT: Ukraine's partners put pressure on Greece, Spain to hand over part of its air defense systems to Kyiv

Ukraine's NATO and EU partners are pressuring Greece and Spain to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems, such as Patriot, to protect vulnerable regions from Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 09:06 AM • 38172 views
Ministry of Energy: Ukraine receives emergency electricity aid from Europe, three miners wounded in enemy shelling

Three miners were injured in Donetsk region as a result of enemy shelling of a mine, while consumption restrictions are in place in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih, and Ukraine receives emergency electricity aid from neighboring countries to cover demand.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:50 AM • 26064 views
Russians attacked Sumy region 7 times

On April 21, Russians conducted 7 strikes in Sumy region, shelling Myropilska, Bilopilska, Krasnopilska and Seredyna Budska communities with mortars, artillery and kamikaze drones, resulting in 36 explosions.

Society • April 21, 08:05 PM • 90257 views
Evlash: Russia will intensify shelling of Ukraine in an attempt to destroy critical and energy infrastructure

Russia will intensify its shelling of Ukraine to maximize the destruction of critical energy infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 11:17 AM • 46068 views
Frontline regions and the border with Russia can be protected from enemy attacks if there is more air defense - Yevlash

According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash, the most vulnerable to enemy attacks are Kharkiv, Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Dnipro regions, which can be protected by more air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 09:18 AM • 34751 views
Russian troops shelled two communities in Sumy region at night and in the morning - RMA

Russian troops shelled two settlements in the Sumy region of Ukraine at night and in the morning, 11 explosions from artillery fire were recorded.

Society • April 21, 06:24 AM • 35096 views
In Kharkiv region, private houses in the region came under fire, 15 buildings were also damaged Kharkiv - Sinegubov

15 buildings were damaged in Kharkiv, and private houses in Mali Prokhody, Baranovka, Kharkiv region, came under fire on April 20.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 02:55 PM • 52852 views
Significant rain and wind are expected in the capital and Kyiv region over the next day

Significant rains and wind gusts of up to 15-18 m/s are expected in Kyiv and Kyiv region over the next day. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center warns of a yellow level of danger.

Society • April 20, 12:49 PM • 42105 views
Russians hit civilian infrastructure with a missile in Sumy

Russians launched a missile attack on civilian infrastructure in Sumy region on April 19, with no casualties reported.

Society • April 19, 08:12 PM • 66585 views
A series of explosions occurred in Sumy

An explosion was heard in Sumy, Ukraine, triggering an air raid in the city and the region, as well as reports of a missile heading toward Chernihiv region.

Society • April 19, 07:38 PM • 101125 views
Dangerous wind gusts in the capital and Kyiv region, storm warning issued

By the end of the day, dangerous wind gusts of 15-20 meters per second are expected in Kyiv and the region, which leads to a yellow level of danger and safety measures.

Society • April 19, 09:06 AM • 33645 views
russia conducted 11 missile strikes, 78 air attacks, and 82 salvo attacks over the day

Over the past day, russia launched 11 missile strikes, 78 air strikes and 82 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 04:44 AM • 28557 views
In Sumy region: hostile shelling resulted in a civilian being wounded

In Sumy region, russian forces conducted 14 attacks, resulting in 82 explosions, and one civilian was injured as a result of shelling from russian artillery in Bilopilska community.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 07:35 PM • 25010 views
Four border violators, who entrusted their "trip" to teenagers, were detained in Transcarpathia - SBGS

Two teenagers led four men who were trying to illegally cross the border from Ukraine to Hungary by boat, charging between $2,000 and $9,000 per person.

Crimes and emergencies • April 18, 02:53 PM • 25108 views
Border guards did not record any attempts of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups this week - Demchenko

This week, border guards have not yet recorded any attempts by enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups to enter Ukraine, nor have they detected any build-up of Russian troops on the border.

Society • April 18, 12:18 PM • 25013 views
Over the day, russia launched 4 missile strikes, 57 air attacks, and 89 salvo attacks

Over the past day, 87 combat engagements took place, during which russia launched 4 missile strikes, 57 air strikes and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 04:39 AM • 27742 views
Sumy: a doctor and his accomplice are accused of issuing false certificates for $3,000 for illegal border crossing

The doctor and his accomplice were accused of organizing illegal border crossings and issuing fake medical certificates for $3,000 to help people evade military mobilization in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 11:25 PM • 29580 views
Air Force warns of missile threat in Sumy region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about a missile threat in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 10:27 PM • 23416 views
Lviv received 10 new trams as part of a program to upgrade public transport with European funds

Lviv has received 10 new low-floor trams as part of a €200 million framework loan from the European Investment Bank to modernize urban public transport in 10 Ukrainian cities.

Economy • April 16, 03:47 PM • 28409 views
Rescuers evacuate two wounded from Ocheretyne, Donetsk region

Rescuers evacuated two wounded and 6 residents of the frontline village of Ocheretyne, Donetsk region, including one person with limited mobility.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 02:34 PM • 23679 views
Air Force warns of a missile heading towards Kyiv region

The missile was fired in the direction of the Kyiv region, causing an air raid in Kyiv and several other regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 01:37 PM • 40658 views
More than 12 thousand people evacuated from border areas of Sumy region

More than 12,000 people, including 1,777 children, have been evacuated from the border settlements of Sumy region due to Russian attacks.

Society • April 16, 11:58 AM • 19948 views
In Ukraine, 300 thousand children cannot study properly because they do not have their own laptops - Fedorov

A total of 178,945 devices, including laptops and tablets, have been distributed to schools. Currently, 361,560 students and 68,881 teachers need digital devices.

Society • April 15, 10:28 AM • 21799 views
Not a single house was left standing: Ukrainian Armed Forces show how Russian armed forces destroyed Rabotyne village

the Russian armed forces completely destroyed the village of Robotyne, leaving not a single house standing.

Society • April 15, 06:43 AM • 17531 views
Russian army shelled three communities in Sumy region at night and in the morning, dropping more than 10 mines

The Russian army shelled three communities in Sumy region, launching more than 10 mines and causing 17 explosions.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 05:41 AM • 92601 views