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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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Over the day, russia launched 38 missile strikes, 75 air attacks, and 98 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia launched 38 missile strikes, 75 air strikes and 98 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 05:29 AM • 32595 views
Sumy region: Russians shelled nine communities in the border area, 92 explosions were heard

On Friday, the Russian military fired 25 times at the border settlements of Sumy region, resulting in 92 explosions in many localities.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 09:54 PM • 31988 views
After a massive attack by Russia: in which regions of Ukraine have emergency shutdown schedules been applied

Emergency blackout schedules will be applied in several regions of Ukraine, including Sumy, Poltava, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kirovohrad and Kharkiv, due to the lack of sufficient generating capacity caused by a massive Russian attack on Ukrainian power plants.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 07:24 PM • 35513 views
Water level in the Dnipro may rise in Kyiv on March 29-April 2

The water level in the Dnipro River in Kyiv and Boryspil district may rise sharply from March 29 to April 2 due to spring flooding, with low-lying areas at risk of flooding.

Kyiv • March 29, 03:30 PM • 34332 views
Fortification is being built on a large scale, fortifications will protect not only Zaporizhzhia residents - Fedorov

In the Zaporizhzhia region, military and civilian engineers are working in three shifts to build fortifications to protect residents and the vast front line, despite Russia's attempts to hinder construction.

Society • March 29, 11:34 AM • 35059 views
SBU: detained FSB agent who was guiding Russian air bombs at Sumy region

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent who was guiding Russian bombs at Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 08:19 AM • 23836 views
In Sumy, a man sold a non-existent tractor 10 times and "earned" UAH 619,000 on this deal

A 34-year-old man from Sumy illegally enriched himself by UAH 619,000 by selling non-existent tractors 10 times through online ads.

Economy • March 28, 10:06 PM • 44358 views
Drone attack: several groups of enemy drones spotted in the Air Force

Hostile drones were spotted flying in different directions over different regions of Ukraine, triggering an air alert.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 08:37 PM • 111841 views
Zelenskyy: there will be a "baby boom" in Ukraine after the war

After the war is over, Ukraine will experience a "baby boom" due to increased security and confidence in the future, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes.

Society • March 28, 09:33 AM • 24954 views
Russians attacked four communities in the Sumy region at night and in the morning: they hit with anti-aircraft guns, fired from artillery and grenade launchers

Russians attacked four populated communities in Sumy region using aircraft, artillery, grenade launchers and small arms, resulting in 19 explosions.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 06:38 AM • 25047 views
Zelensky gets acquainted with the construction of fortifications in Sumy region

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspected the construction of reinforced concrete fortifications, firing positions for tanks and armored vehicles, and corrugated steel shelters in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 03:46 PM • 24737 views
He extorted UAH 500 thousand for asphalting the road: an official of the Kyiv Municipal Enterprise SHEU was detained on an attempt to enrich himself illegally

The deputy head of a Kyiv utility company was detained for extorting UAH 500,000 from a resident for asphalting a road without a formal contract.

Kyiv • March 27, 09:56 AM • 34947 views
Air Force: 10 out of 13 Shaheds shot down over Kharkiv, Sumy and Kyiv regions at night

The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 10 of 13 Russian Shahed drones launched from the Kursk region of Russia at night in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Kyiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 06:58 AM • 27036 views
Sumy region: Russians fired 36 times at the border, residents of 10 communities came under fire

On Tuesday, Russian occupants fired 36 times at 10 border settlements in Sumy region, causing 181 explosions.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 08:34 PM • 34911 views
USD 100 thousand for fraud in the medical sphere in the frontline zone: two deputies of Sumy regional council exposed for bribery

Two deputies of the Sumy Regional Council, one of whom is a hospital director, were caught red-handed when they offered a $100,000 bribe to the head of the Sumy City Military Administration for merging medical institutions and providing financial kickbacks. As UNN has learned from its own sources, these are Volodymyr Potseluyev, who is the director of the St. Panteleimon Clinical Hospital of the Sumy City Council, and Rasul Magomed-Sharipovich Galayev.

Politics • March 26, 05:04 PM • 27268 views
NABU opens case file against former Sumy mayor and infrastructure official accused of corruption worth UAH 2.13 million

The SAPO has completed a pre-trial investigation against former Sumy Mayor Oleksandr Lysenko and former Director of the Infrastructure Department Oleksandr Zhurba on the fact of receiving an undue benefit in the amount of UAH 2. 13 million. The case file is open for review by the defense.

Politics • March 26, 04:40 PM • 65721 views
Russians conducted an air strike on civilian infrastructure in Sumy - RMA

On March 26, the enemy launched an air strike on civilian infrastructure in Sumy, Ukraine, with no casualties reported and emergency services assessing the consequences.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 11:57 AM • 27508 views
Explosions occurred in Sumy - media

Explosions were heard in Sumy. The city and the region are on air alert.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 10:49 AM • 117988 views
Over the day, russia launched 4 missile strikes, 59 air attacks, and 106 salvo attacks

The russian federation launched 4 missile attacks, 59 air strikes and 106 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 05:16 AM • 31663 views
Sumy MBA Names Top 3 Fake "Zashkvars" of the Last Week

The Sumy City Military Administration named the top three most popular manipulations with fake news about Sumy region last week: Russia's alleged offensive plans, the information flash mob "Shout about Sumy region" and rumors about the reduction of fuel supplies for volunteers.

Society • March 25, 08:58 PM • 35517 views
russians drop two bombs on a school in Sumy region

russian troops dropped two guided aerial bombs on a school in the Velykopysarivska community of Sumy region, damaging the school building.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 05:45 PM • 33489 views
PIN-UP and Forbes Ukraine launch a grant program for frontline businesses

A grant program from PIN-UP and Forbes Ukraine is launched for frontline businesses.

Economy • March 25, 12:32 PM • 31766 views
The enemy shelled four communities in Sumy region at night and in the morning

Russian troops fired 5 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, recording 11 explosions from mortar and artillery shelling in 4 settlements.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:31 AM • 36625 views
Over the past day, russia launched 33 missile strikes, 70 air attacks, and 91 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, russia conducted 33 missile and 70 air strikes, as well as 91 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and settlements in various regions.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 05:37 AM • 28629 views
russia attacks various communities in Sumy region with mortars, aircraft and artillery: 50 explosions recorded

Occupants made 12 attacks and caused 50 explosions in Sumy region, shelling several settlements with artillery, mortars and aircraft.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 07:49 PM • 63172 views
Sumy region: Russian army shells 11 border communities, one wounded

On Friday, March 22, Russian occupants fired 60 times at 11 communities in Sumy region, causing 280 explosions and injuring at least one civilian.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 10:27 PM • 41082 views
This is terror by definition, even without any cover: Zelensky on Russia's massive attacks

Russia launched massive strikes on many Ukrainian cities, causing casualties and damaging energy infrastructure, which President Zelenskyy condemned as "terror by definition".

War in Ukraine • March 22, 06:54 PM • 104736 views
CSCI: Fake about "Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrawal from Dnipro and Kharkiv" spread by enemy, situation on the frontlines controlled - CSCI

The Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security refutes the enemy's lies that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are allegedly preparing to retreat from Dnipro and Kharkiv, stating that the situation on the frontlines is under control.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 04:52 PM • 33898 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting on the state of the power system after the Russian strikes: several closed decisions were made

President Zelenskyy held a meeting dedicated exclusively to resolving the energy crisis caused by Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy system, making closed-door decisions to restore electricity, water, and heat supply, and prioritizing air defense systems from partners.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 03:54 PM • 38309 views
Emergency power outages after Russian attacks are still in effect in 4 regions

Emergency power outages continue in Kharkiv, Odesa, Khmelnytsky and Dnipropetrovs'k regions of Ukraine after a massive attack by the Russian army, while power supply has been restored in Donetsk, Sumy and Poltava regions.

Society • March 22, 01:37 PM • 27970 views