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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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Air Force warns of ballistic missile threat in 2 regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the threat of ballistic missiles in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 12:52 AM • 30943 views
russian forces carried out 66 attacks in Sumy region: 332 explosions were recorded

On March 13, 2024, russian troops fired 66 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, causing casualties and destruction in many settlements.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 09:47 PM • 56891 views
Zelenskyy reports on the progress of liquidation of the consequences of recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities

President Zelenskyy reported on the progress of the response to the Russian strikes, provided assistance to the victims, and recognized the heroic efforts of rescuers in Sumy, Dnipro, and other regions who responded to the attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 08:59 PM • 54006 views
Sumy region, the Russians shelled the Velikopysarov community, one person was killed are injured

On March 13, 2024, Russian troops conducted a mortar attack on the Velykopysarivska community in Sumy region, Ukraine, killing one civilian and injuring two.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 08:30 PM • 52167 views
Second victim of Russian attack freed from rubble in Sumy

In Sumy, the number of people killed in a Russian attack on a residential building on March 12 increased to two.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 01:46 PM • 24399 views
Russian attack on Sumy claimed a life: a man's body was found under the rubble

Rescuers have found the body of a man and 8 wounded in the rubble of a 5-storey residential building in Sumy, and continue to search for potential victims trapped under the rubble.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 11:53 AM • 26414 views
Zelensky showed a rescue operation at the site of the Russian attack in Sumy

Five people were rescued from the rubble of a residential building in Sumy destroyed by a Russian attack.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 10:25 AM • 104594 views
The government is preparing an update of the regional development strategy, promising effective support for the territories

The government is preparing an update of the regional development strategy to ensure effective support for the territories, increase the capacity of communities, and continue the decentralization reform.

Politics • March 13, 10:07 AM • 33811 views
In Sumy, kindergartens, schools and extracurricular activities have been switched to a remote format

In Sumy, kindergartens, schools, and extracurricular activities have switched to distance learning until the end of the week due to the recent russian missile attack that caused casualties and damage to buildings.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 09:18 AM • 24330 views
Heat and gas supply in Sumy and Kryvyi Rih partially cut off due to shelling - Energy Ministry

Due to the shelling, some consumers in Sumy and Kryvyi Rih were partially left without heat and gas supply, but there is no shortage of electricity.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 08:58 AM • 29590 views
Search operations at the site of the "Shahed" attack in Sumy continue, the number of victims and casualties is yet to be determined - CMA

A Russian drone strikes a five-story residential building in Sumy, search operations continue.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 08:56 AM • 24359 views
Two "Shaheds" shot down over Sumy region at night

On March 13, over Sumy region, the regional air defense forces shot down 2 Russian Shahed drones.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 08:35 AM • 25201 views
Russians attacked Sumy region with mortars, artillery, drones and UAVs: there are dead and wounded - OVA

Russians fired 18 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, causing 64 explosions, damaging 30 apartments in a residential building, and injuring people.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 07:48 AM • 30627 views
Russia's strike on Sumy: three more people may be among the missing - MIA

Russian attacks destroyed high-rise buildings in Sumy, Myrnohrad and Kryvyi Rih overnight. Three people went missing in Sumy, two people were killed in Myrnohrad, and four more in Kryvyi Rih.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 06:48 AM • 31194 views
russian federation strikes at Sumy: 8 people injured, one dead

In Sumy, a russian UAV hit a five-story residential building, damaging 30 apartments and destroying 15. Rescuers pulled 10 people out of the rubble, 8 of whom suffered injuries of varying severity. There are also reports of fatalities, but the number is unclear.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 06:09 AM • 28637 views
UAV attack in Sumy: an apartment building was damaged

As a result of the russian attack on the city of Sumy, an apartment building was hit. Emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 02:01 AM • 32811 views
Sumy region: Russians shelled the region 82 times, at least 6 people were injured, including children

On Tuesday, the Russian military shelled 14 border communities in Sumy region 82 times, resulting in 383 explosions and 6 people, including 5 children, were injured.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 08:44 PM • 73512 views
An explosion occurred in Kharkiv - media

In Kharkiv, the sound of an explosion was heard during an air raid.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 01:15 PM • 31998 views
russians carry out an air strike in Sumy region: three people, including children, are wounded

Two children, ages 6 and 10, and one adult were injured when russian forces dropped guided aerial bombs on a residential area in Velykopysarivska community, Sumy region, damaging five houses and a garage.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 11:22 AM • 27177 views
Sumy Military District denied information about a possible massive offensive from russia

The Sumy Regional Military Administration denies the fake news about a possible massive offensive of russian troops in Sumy region, stating that there are currently no enemy strike groups near the region's borders.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 09:21 AM • 30221 views
China supports Russia economically and increases trade with it - US intelligence agencies

China is providing economic and security assistance to Russia amid its war in Ukraine, supporting the aggressor country's industrial base, and threatening to influence the 2024 US elections. There are also expectations of potential aggression against Taiwan by China.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 07:43 AM • 61985 views
Russians attacked six communities in Sumy region at night and in the morning: there were almost 100 explosions

At night and in the morning, Russians attacked six communities in Sumy region, causing nearly 100 explosions.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 07:25 AM • 27257 views
Air Force informs of missile threat in Sumy and Kharkiv regions

The Ukrainian Air Force reports a missile threat in Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 06:05 AM • 119340 views
russia launched 8 missile strikes, 114 air attacks, and 107 volleyball attacks over the day

Over the last day, russia launched 8 missile attacks, 114 air strikes and 107 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities, causing damage in several regions.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 05:18 AM • 51245 views
Air Force warns of ballistic missile threat in several regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of a potential ballistic missile threat in Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 04:19 AM • 45644 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of missile threat in Sumy region

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

War in Ukraine • March 11, 11:02 PM • 33700 views
The threat of ballistic missiles has been recorded in several regions of Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of the threat of ballistic missiles in Kyiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, and Zhytomyr regions.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 10:44 PM • 38651 views
Air Force warns of ballistic missile threat in the east

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of a potential ballistic missile threat in Sumy, Poltava, and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 09:38 PM • 108903 views
Sumy region: Russians shelled 11 communities, Seredyna-Buda attacked with SHOAВ aerial bombs

Russian occupiers shelled 11 border communities in Sumy Oblast 39 times, causing 265 explosions.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 08:12 PM • 34303 views
Russian army shells Sumy district: residential area burns

Russians shelled a residential area in the Sumy district, causing fires in private households where civilians live, but firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and prevented its spread.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 04:08 PM • 29376 views