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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 9 missile strikes, 100 air attacks, and 161 salvo attacks

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 82 combat engagements took place over the day, in which russia launched 9 missile strikes, 100 air strikes and fired 161 times at Ukrainian troops and settlements from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:05 AM • 35106 views
Air Force detects movement of KAB to the north of Sumy region

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the discovery of guided aerial bombs near Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 11:35 PM • 35500 views
Sumy region: Russians shelled eleven communities in the border area

The Russian army fired artillery, mortars, and rockets at 11 communities in Sumy Oblast, causing 157 explosions and shelling residents.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 08:45 PM • 33427 views
Drones are used everywhere, it is crucial for Ukrainians to know how to use them - Fedorov

Vocational schools in 7 regions of Ukraine will introduce a new Civilian Drone Operator curriculum to teach students how to fly drones, which are increasingly used in agriculture, rescue operations, and war documentation.

Society • March 1, 01:32 PM • 29281 views
Russians attacked Chernihiv region's border with FPV drone, dropping explosives from UAV

Russian troops attacked Chernihiv and Sumy regions using drones, aircraft, artillery, mortars, and multiple launch rocket systems, firing a total of 17 times at the border areas.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 08:57 AM • 26840 views
"The water is coming": the Dnipro river level in Kyiv has risen by 65 cm amid spring floods, but no danger is recorded

Due to increased water discharges from the Kyiv Reservoir, the water level in the Dnipro River in Kyiv has risen by 65 cm over the past 8 days, which has led to initial flooding of floodplains, but does not pose a threat to the city.

Society • March 1, 07:30 AM • 50373 views
At night and in the morning, Russians shelled Sumy region with artillery and mortars, dropped KABs

Russian troops fired artillery and dropped bombs on several settlements in the Sumy region of Ukraine, causing 16 explosions.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 07:10 AM • 118971 views
Over the day, russia launched 3 missile strikes, 91 air attacks, and 142 salvo attacks

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 83 combat engagements took place over the past day: russia launched 3 missile strikes, 91 air strikes and 142 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:58 AM • 32630 views
Sumy region: Russian army fired 27 times at the border, one person injured

The Russian army shelled 10 communities in Sumy region on Thursday, wounding one civilian and damaging warehouses.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:39 PM • 29971 views
The pilot project "Ukrposhta. Pharmacy" pilot project is expanding to six more frontline regions

The pilot project "Ukrposhta. Pharmacy" pilot project is expanding to provide access to affordable medicines by delivering orders to six more war-affected regions of Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Kherson, Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

Health • February 29, 02:31 PM • 24110 views
Enemy shelled five communities in Sumy region at night and in the morning - OVA

At night and in the morning, the enemy shelled five settlements in Sumy region, 66 explosions were recorded.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:49 AM • 24654 views
Russian Army Strikes 27 Times in Sumy and Chernihiv Regions: More Than 160 Explosions Recorded

The Russian army carried out 27 strikes in Sumy and Chernihiv regions over the past day, 167 explosions were heard.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 08:33 AM • 23351 views
russia conducted 10 missile strikes, 105 air attacks, and 163 salvo attacks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 99 combat engagements took place over the past day, during which russia launched 10 missile strikes, 105 air strikes and fired 163 missiles from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian troops and localities.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 05:19 AM • 29624 views
The body of a 15-year-old boy was found in an abandoned building in a village in Kyiv region

The body of a 15-year-old boy from Sumy region was found without injuries in an abandoned building in the village of Rudnia, Kyiv region. Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of his death.

Crimes and emergencies • February 29, 12:18 AM • 30802 views
Sumy region: Russians shelled the region 42 times, more than two hundred explosions occurred

On Wednesday, Russians shelled Sumy region of Ukraine 42 times, recording 204 explosions of enemy shells in 11 communities.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 09:14 PM • 54482 views
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Chatbot for detecting traitors and collaborators: 20 thousand requests received in a year

Over the year, the National Police internal security chatbot received 20,000 calls, helping to expose traitors and collaborators and destroy enemy equipment since the beginning of the war.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 10:31 AM • 157966 views
Russians shelled five communities in Sumy region at night and in the morning: there were more than 40 explosions

the Russian army shelled five settlements in the Sumy region, firing more than 40 mortar and artillery rounds at night and in the morning.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 07:24 AM • 24457 views
Sumy region: Russian army fired almost three hundred shells at the region, there are dead and wounded

During the day, Russian occupants fired 59 times at 13 communities in Sumy region, recording almost 300 explosions. There are dead and wounded

War in Ukraine • February 27, 08:50 PM • 31444 views
Russian attack on law enforcement officers in Sumy region: number of wounded increased to six

Two policemen were killed and six investigators were injured as a result of hostile shelling in Sumy region.

Society • February 27, 02:52 PM • 37081 views
162 thousand packages of seeds for families: the annual Sowing Seeds charity event has started

The annual Sowing Seeds charity event was launched.

Society • February 27, 01:25 PM • 33081 views
Russian army strikes in Sumy region: two policemen killed, four wounded - Interior Ministry

Two law enforcement officers were killed and four were wounded in the enemy shelling of Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 01:16 PM • 25167 views
Ukraine convicts nine judges from occupied Crimea in absentia for treason

Ukraine has sentenced nine former Crimean judges in absentia to 12-15 years in prison for high treason after they betrayed their oaths of office and began working in Russian courts after the occupation of Crimea.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 12:27 PM • 26429 views
Russians hit a warehouse with sunflower seeds in Sumy region at night, a large part saved from the flames - SES

A warehouse storing sunflower seeds in the Sumy region of Ukraine came under enemy fire and caught fire, but firefighters were able to dismantle the damaged structures and extinguish the flames, saving a significant portion of the seeds.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 07:40 AM • 25694 views
"Shahed" destroyed in Sumy region at night, one killed and one wounded due to Russian shelling - RMA

Russian troops shelled several settlements in Sumy region, killing 1 resident and wounding another, and the region's air defense destroyed an enemy Shahed attack drone at night.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 06:59 AM • 30584 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 11 out of 13 shaheds and two aircraft missiles

Ukrainian air defense destroyed 11 Iranian Shaheed strike drones and two Russian air-launched missiles during nighttime attacks in several regions.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 05:41 AM • 35600 views
russian army shells Sumy region: 68-year-old man killed

russians shelled the village of Ryzhivka in Sumy region with mortars. As a result of the russian attack, a 68-year-old man was seriously injured and died on the way to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 05:41 PM • 31796 views
Russian army directs KABs at civilian buildings in Sumy region: investigation launched

The Russian army launched guided aerial bombs at civilian homes in Sumy region, killing two people and damaging six houses, prompting an investigation into violations of the laws and customs of war.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:17 AM • 26845 views
Russians wound five more residents of Donetsk region overnight

Another five civilians in Donetsk region were wounded as a result of shelling by Russian forces.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 06:38 AM • 36042 views
Russian army conducts air strike in Sumy region at night, kills a couple - RMA

An airstrike in the early morning hours of February 26 destroyed one house and damaged five others in the Yunakivska community of Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, killing a couple.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 06:20 AM • 36710 views
The enemy shelled seven communities in Sumy region in one day

During the day, the Russian military shelled seven settlements in Sumy region with artillery, mortars, drones and mines, recording 182 explosions.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 08:16 PM • 30977 views