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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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Society • November 27, 11:33 AM • 38980 views
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Society • November 27, 07:15 AM • 39326 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 • 32784 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 • 42873 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 • 31267 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 • 11378 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 • 22303 views