Sumy
The Sumy regional administration cooperates with the military command around the clock, receives full information and acts on it to protect the population, implementing all recommendations of the military.
The head of the DIU pointed out that the Russians had been planning an operation in Sumy region from the very beginning.
Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with various types of weapons, causing 33 explosions near civilian areas.
Due to significant damage to energy facilities and an increase in electricity consumption, restrictions are being imposed on industrial consumers in Ukraine starting at 4 p. m. today, while emergency electricity supplies are being delivered from the EU.
Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Budanov commented on Russia's attacks in Kharkiv region and what the Russians might do next.
The Ukrainian military is thwarting Russia's attempts to expand the war by conducting counterattacks in Kharkiv region, destroying Russian infantry and equipment, and responding to enemy activity such as sabotage groups and shelling in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian counterattacks continue, reinforcing areas such as Vovchansk and the border areas under the command of Brigadier General Mykhailo Drapaty, destroying Russian infantry and equipment.
Mykhailo Drapaty, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has replaced Yuriy Galushkin as commander of the Kharkiv operational and tactical group of troops.
On May 12, 2024, russian troops fired 26 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, resulting in 157 explosions, one local resident was killed and two others were injured.
Ukraine's Air Force reports a missile moving through Sumy region toward Poltava region.
Russian troops launch a missile strike on the outskirts of the city of Sumy in Ukraine, causing explosions, but no casualties are reported.
A woman born in 1987 died as a result of a russian missile strike on the Sumy community, and hostile forces conducted 21 attacks across the Sumy region, resulting in 93 explosions from artillery, mortars, and drones.
A woman is killed as a result of a Russian missile attack on the infrastructure of the Sumy suburbs.
Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih. Earlier, the Air Force warned of a missile heading toward the city.
According to local media reports, the explosions occurred in Odesa and Sumy amid an air raid alert as the Air Force warned of enemy tactical aircraft activity in the east and south.
Over the past day, russia launched 7 missile strikes, 108 air strikes and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.
On Friday morning, explosions were heard in Sumy. An air alert was declared in Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
Russian troops shelled 5 settlements in Sumy region, 46 explosions from artillery, mortar and grenade fire were recorded.
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.
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.
Russian troops shelled two settlements in Sumy region, 12 mortar explosions were recorded at night and in the morning.
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.
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.
In Poltava Oblast, 6,620 consumers were temporarily cut off from power due to wind gusts, with emergency power outages in five communities.
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.
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.
During the day, russians fired 31 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, causing destruction and injuries among civilians, including children.
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.
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.
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.