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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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In Odesa region, a Georgian woman was denied entry to Ukraine after border guards discovered her support for Russian aggression and found materials discrediting the Ukrainian military. Her propagandistic stance led to the entry ban.

Society • December 18, 04:20 PM • 34909 views
"How to teach children mine safety": an online course for educators and rescuers launched in Ukraine

UNICEF, together with the Ministry of Education of Ukraine and other agencies, has launched an online course to teach children about mine safety. The course aims to promote safe behavior in areas where there is a risk of mines and unexploded ordnance.

Society • December 18, 11:27 AM • 32075 views
Due to bad weather, 183 settlements are partially without power, no outage schedules are foreseen - Ministry of Energy

183 settlements in Ukraine are partially de-energized due to bad weather; no further outages are planned.

Society • December 18, 09:37 AM • 33997 views
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, bomb squads have defused over 462 thousand explosive devices - SES

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, SES pyrotechnics have defused more than 462,000 explosive devices on an area of more than 112,000 hectares.

Society • December 18, 09:36 AM • 32125 views
Russians attacked 7 settlements in Donetsk region with missiles, Uragan and artillery overnight

Russian troops attacked seven settlements in Donetsk region. Ten attacks on civilian targets using rockets, Uragan rockets and artillery were recorded.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 09:02 AM • 33995 views
State Border Guard Service: Russians have been using their saboteurs most actively in Sumy region lately

Russians have been most actively using their saboteurs in Sumy region lately, said Andriy Demchenko, a spokesman for the State Border Guard Service.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 08:50 AM • 36514 views
Occupants shelled Sumy region more than 80 times in 24 hours: one killed and one injured

Over the past day, Russian troops fired 81 times at Sumy region, killing one civilian and damaging residential buildings, a multi-storey building, and cars.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 08:23 AM • 33625 views
Enemy tried to break through Ukrainian troops' defense near Kupiansk with the help of aviation - General Staff

The General Staff of Ukraine reports that the ongoing russian aggression has resulted in 54 battles, missile and air strikes, and civilian casualties; Ukrainian troops have repelled numerous enemy attacks and continue to hold defensive positions.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 05:43 PM • 115520 views
Russians fired 26 times at the border of Sumy region during the day, one person was wounded

Over the past day, Russians shelled Sumy region of Ukraine 26 times, resulting in 138 explosions and one civilian being wounded. The attacks included mortar, artillery and grenade attacks on several settlements.

War in Ukraine • December 16, 08:02 PM • 109844 views
At night, Russians shelled Sumy region with mortars

At night, Russians shelled Sumy region with mortars, causing 13 explosions in various localities, including Krasnopilska, Bilopilska, Esmanska and Znob-Novgorodska.

War in Ukraine • December 16, 07:05 AM • 34079 views
During the day, the occupants fired 8 times at the border of Sumy region, 52 explosions were recorded

Russian troops attacked the border of Sumy region in Ukraine 8 times on December 10, causing 52 explosions in five settlements.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 08:40 PM • 48331 views
Sumy region: russians shelled nine communities, there is destruction, civilians are wounded

Russian troops shelled Seredyna-Buda in Sumy region, wounding two residents and damaging numerous civilian infrastructure facilities, including residential buildings and a hotel. A criminal investigation is underway into the violation of wartime laws.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 02:00 AM • 36991 views
How many museums and theaters have suffered losses due to Russia's invasion - the Ministry of Culture's response

As of November 25, 2023, 1750 cultural facilities were damaged in Ukraine, with clubs, libraries and art institutions suffering the most, especially in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 02:47 PM • 36399 views
SBU detains former official in Sumy region who collected intelligence for Russia

SBU detains former official in Sumy region who collected intelligence for Russia; now faces life imprisonment for treason.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 08:39 AM • 30630 views
Ukrenergo: the situation in the power system is complicated, there may be a shortage of power amid cold snaps and unit failures

Ukraine is facing a difficult situation in the power system, there is no shortage at the moment, but cold weather and high level of outages may cause problems in the future; Ukrenergo calls for economical use of electricity.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 10:59 AM • 48110 views
134 settlements in three regions of Ukraine without power due to bad weather

Bad weather leaves 134 settlements in three regions of Ukraine without power; crews work to restore it.

Society • December 4, 08:35 AM • 24398 views
One million Ukrainians have already had flu and ARVI this season, the incidence is 8.4% below the epidemic threshold

In Ukraine, the incidence of ARVI and influenza, including COVID-19, is 8. 4% below the epidemic threshold: more than a million cases have been registered this season, up 39.7% from last year.

Health • December 1, 10:00 AM • 41800 views
Three communities of Sumy region were shelled by Russian occupation forces

Russian troops shelled three settlements in the Sumy region, and a total of 15 explosions were made from mortars, machine guns and grenade launchers.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 09:05 PM • 36874 views
Russian army shelled Sumy region three times during the night

Russian forces shelled Ukraine's Sumy region three times in one night, resulting in nine explosions in three communities.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 07:58 AM • 37391 views
Eight roads are still blocked due to bad weather, more than 400 settlements are without electricity

Due to snowfall, traffic is blocked on eight roads in Kirovograd and Mykolaiv regions of Ukraine, and 411 settlements in 11 regions are without electricity.

Society • November 28, 06:59 AM • 54562 views
Ukraine establishes emergency response centers in nine regions to deal with snowfall consequences

The emergency response centers are working in nine regions of Ukraine to eliminate the consequences of bad weather and snowfall, involving more than 1,000 rescuers and more than 300 units of equipment. We have provided assistance to 2.1 thousand people with about 900 pieces of equipment, and are restoring power supply to 1.8 thousand settlements

Society • November 27, 11:33 AM • 38969 views
Severe winter weather causes traffic disruptions and snow drifts on roads in Ukraine: up to 1.5 meters in some places

The bad weather resulted in snow drifts of up to 1. 5 meters in some places and hampered traffic in Odesa, Mykolaiv and other regions of Ukraine, with some roads closed. Mustafa Nayem, head of the State Agency for Reconstruction, said that strong winds were hampering road clearing, even though crews were working in an intensified mode

Society • November 27, 07:15 AM • 39317 views
Russian military attacked Sumy region: 86 explosions recorded

Russian troops attacked the Sumy region of Ukraine with mortars, artillery, and UAVs, causing a total of 86 explosions in various localities.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 09:04 PM • 32781 views
Ukraine to launch new train schedule with 14 new routes

The new train schedule in Ukraine from December 10 includes 14 new routes - 11 domestic and 3 international - and changes to 19 existing ones, improving connections and reducing travel time.

Society • November 23, 01:49 PM • 42837 views
Northern border reinforced, "surprises" prepared for occupants - spokesman

Ukraine has reinforced the defense of its northern border with engineering barriers, minefields and "surprises" for the invaders.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 09:09 AM • 31259 views
Rector of the UOC-MP church in Vinnytsia region is served with a notice of suspicion: praised Zakharchenko, "Givi" and "Motorola"

The rector of a UOC (MP) church in Vinnytsia region was served a notice of suspicion for praising terrorists and justifying Russian aggression. The SBU found evidence of the suspect's subversive activities.

Crimes and emergencies • November 21, 08:51 AM • 11373 views
Electricity consumption increased, no reasons for power outages schedules - state energy offices

There are no grounds for scheduling power outages in Ukraine, and the electricity generated is sufficient to cover the needs. However, hundreds of settlements remain without power due to the fighting and other reasons

Society • November 20, 01:13 PM • 22274 views