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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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251 explosions in a day - Russians shell 11 communities in Sumy region

The Russian army shelled 11 settlements in Sumy region, firing 251 explosions from artillery, mortars, grenade launchers, drones, and mines on February 8.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 08:56 PM • 33373 views
A missile is heading towards Chernihiv - Air Force

The Air Force warned of an enemy missile aimed at Chernihiv and of enemy tactical aircraft activity.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 02:17 PM • 119255 views
Weather forecasters: it will get warmer in Ukraine at the end of the week

According to weather forecasters, temperatures are expected to rise by 4-7 degrees across Ukraine by the end of the week, except in the south.

Society • February 8, 01:11 PM • 23598 views
russians shelled the border areas of Sumy region with mortars and artillery at night

The Sumy region of Ukraine came under artillery fire from russia at night, with 18 explosions recorded in four border settlements.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 08:35 AM • 26317 views
In Sumy region, 154 explosions were recorded per day

The Russian army shelled four settlements in Sumy region, recording 154 explosions on February 7.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:19 PM • 31061 views
DTEK CEO on the situation in the frontline regions: We don't have time to restore, there is more shelling and more blackouts

Despite constant shelling, which complicates the restoration, DTEK is working to restore electricity supply in the regions along the contact line.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:18 PM • 33417 views
The Air Force spotted a missile in the direction of Myrhorod

The Ukrainian Air Force spotted an enemy missile heading toward Poltava region.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 03:27 PM • 26903 views
Russians attack Sumy region with air bombs: 1 person wounded, 6 houses damaged

Russian air strikes damage 6 houses and wound 1 person in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:57 AM • 26168 views
Light sleet, rain, and gusts of wind: forecasters give forecast for February 7

According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, light sleet, rain and gusty winds are expected tomorrow night and during the day in most parts of Ukraine.

Society • February 7, 06:00 AM • 43502 views
Studying "weaknesses" for subversive groups: Russians use tactical drones on the border

The Russian military is using tactical drones along the border with Ukraine to study weaknesses for possible sabotage and reconnaissance missions.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:45 AM • 32944 views
Sumy region: Russian army shells nine communities in border area

Russian occupants fired more than thirty times at nine settlements along the border of Sumy region in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 09:18 PM • 34205 views
Sumy region: Russian army shells ten communities, there are destructions, dead and wounded

The Russian military shelled the border areas and settlements of Sumy region in Ukraine more than 50 times, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure and injuring 6 people.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:35 PM • 32976 views
Occupants attack Sumy region with Grad: one killed and one wounded

The Russian army shelled the town of Vorozhba in the Sumy region of Ukraine with Grad multiple rocket launchers, killing one man and wounding his mother, according to the town's mayor.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 04:46 PM • 32372 views
russian subversive reconnaissance groups are constantly trying to break through the border of Ukraine, operating through Sumy, Chernihiv and Kharkiv regions - Nayev

The commander of the "North" JFO emphasizes that Ukrainians should understand that the state border in Sumy, Chernihiv and Bohodukhiv districts of Kharkiv region is a line of combat contact.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:09 AM • 26661 views
Due to hostilities and technical reasons, there are problems with electricity in six regions - Ministry of Energy

According to the Ministry of Energy, consumers in six regions of Ukraine have lost power due to enemy shelling and technical problems.

Society • February 4, 02:53 PM • 53116 views
Sumy region: Russians shell Seredyna-Buda community with mortars

At night, the enemy fired mortars at a settlement in Sumy region, recording 4 explosions, but there were no casualties or damage.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 07:28 AM • 34890 views
Sumy region bans traffic on roads in the border area: list

Vehicular traffic was banned on sections of roads in a 5-kilometer zone along the border in Sumy region to prevent civilian casualties from the fighting.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 08:27 AM • 30238 views
Sumy region: Russian army strikes at the border more than thirty times

Russian troops shelled nine settlements along the border of Sumy region 33 times with various types of weapons on February 2, causing 102 explosions.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 10:05 PM • 33488 views
Enemy attacked Poltava region: there are hits

Russia attacks the Poltava region of Ukraine, with explosions reported in the Myrhorod district, but no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 09:18 PM • 32778 views
15 years in prison: millionaire blogger who guided Russian missiles at Mykolaiv sentenced in absentia

Pro-Russian blogger Yuriy Podolyaka was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison for guiding Russian missiles to Mykolaiv through his network of informants and justifying Russian aggression on social media.

Crimes and emergencies • February 2, 03:23 PM • 23759 views
The Russian army shelled Sumy region with artillery and MLRS at night: 30 explosions

Russian troops shelled two hromadas in Sumy region with artillery and multiple launch rocket systems, causing 30 explosions overnight.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 06:56 AM • 31753 views
107 explosions recorded - enemy army shells five communities in Sumy region

The Russian military shelled five settlements in Sumy region, recording 107 explosions from mortars, artillery, drones and grenade launchers.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 08:46 PM • 25860 views
Demchenko told which regions hostile subversive groups are trying to enter Ukraine the most

A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that most attempts by Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups to enter Ukraine are recorded on the border with Russia in Sumy region, with some activity in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 10:07 AM • 36582 views
Five hostile attacks in Sumy region overnight: Russians fired from artillery, SPG, mortars, and dropped four mines

During the night, Russian troops fired 29 times at five communities in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 07:50 AM • 28822 views
Nearly three dozen localities suffered air strikes over the last day: situation at the front

Over the past day, the enemy fired 97 times from multiple launch rocket systems at the positions of our troops and populated areas.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 05:56 AM • 29757 views
Sumy region: Fraudster, who extorted bribe from wife of prisoner of war, detained

A fraudster who demanded a bribe of UAH 100,000 from the wife of a prisoner of war, promising to influence the priority inclusion of her husband in the list for the exchange of prisoners, was detained in Sumy region.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 09:17 PM • 27193 views
In Sumy, deputies suspend Mayor Lysenko, who is suspected of bribery, from his duties

The Sumy City Council removed Mayor Oleksandr Lysenko from office by secret ballot after serving him with a notice of suspicion of receiving an undue benefit of UAH 2. 13 million in a bribery case.

Politics • January 31, 05:59 PM • 29957 views
50th prisoner exchange: defenders of Azovstal, Zmiine and Kherson return to Ukraine

Among those released from captivity are many defenders of Mariupol, soldiers who were on "Azovstal", Zmiiny Island, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Kherson and Sumy directions.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 12:59 PM • 26958 views
FSB agent who helped Russians prepare a route to enter Sumy region detained

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent in Sumy region who was reconnoitering the positions of the Ukrainian military and preparing routes for Russian subversive groups to enter Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 08:54 AM • 23012 views
Russians fired 7 times at the border of Sumy region at night

Russians fired 7 times with artillery, mortars and small arms at the settlements of Sumy region, causing more than 20 explosions.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 08:36 AM • 20226 views