Sumy

Two people were injured in the shelling of Sumy. Six private houses, three country houses and an industrial facility were damaged.

Ukrainians need 5-7 years to buy a one-room apartment, saving their entire salary. In front-line cities such as Kherson, this period is less than two years.

Russian troops attacked the outskirts of Sumy, damaging an industrial facility and the private sector. As a result of the shelling, two people were injured and are receiving medical assistance.

The Last Bell 2025 will be held in various formats: online in the frontline zones and traditionally in regions remote from the fighting. Student safety is the main priority.

Two Sumy teenagers demanded UAH 3 million in ransom, threatening to blow up the school. Law enforcement officers did not find any explosives, the perpetrators were detained, the older one faces up to 8 years in prison.

The President of Ukraine is urgently returning to Kyiv due to the buildup of Russian troops in the Sumy region. He has canceled his trip to the Charlemagne Prize ceremony in Aachen.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin annoys the Trump administration more than he does because he is constantly lying. He also added that the Russians are trying to accumulate 50,000 troops in the Sumy region.

Russia is planning a large-scale offensive in Donetsk region in the summer, Ukraine is preparing to defend itself. Experts believe that this may be Moscow's last chance to achieve its захватницьких goals.

A fatal case of tropical malaria has been recorded in the Sumy region in a man who recently returned from a trip to Tanzania. The last cases of malaria in the region were recorded in 2019.

Overnight, Sumy was subjected to a series of Russian UAV and guided aerial bomb strikes. There are destructions, including a fire at an industrial enterprise and damage to residential buildings, but, preliminarily, there are no casualties.

An agent network of Russian special services adjusted air strikes on eastern, southern, and western regions of Ukraine. The youngest of them is 16 years old, and the oldest is 23.

Ukrzaliznytsia announced changes in train routes due to repair works near the track in the Carpathians. Some trains will run to the Vorokhta station, and passengers will be transported by buses.

On May 23, the Russians shelled the Bilopolska community in the Sumy region, wounding a 76-year-old local resident who was working in the yard. Dozens of houses were also damaged, and evacuation is underway.

Deputy commander of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade Maksym Zhorin believes that the creation of a buffer zone will lead to the loss of territories and battles for Sumy and Kharkiv. Putin plans to seize the Sumy region.

Ukrzaliznytsia is actively restoring infrastructure on the Yasinya - Voronenko section after a ground failure. Part of the equipment was received from the Howard Buffett Foundation and the UK government.

In 2025, the number of civilian deaths and injuries as a result of Russian attacks in Ukraine exceeded the figures for 2024. HRW calls for pressure on Russia to stop the attacks.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga stated that Putin's statements about the "buffer zone" undermine efforts to cease fire and promote peace. He stressed that Putin remains the sole reason for the continuation of the war.

Due to the threat of shelling, the Sumy-Putivl passenger transport route has been changed. An alternative route, close to the previous one, has been developed to avoid dangerous directions.

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko, stated that Putin does not want to cease fire by creating a "buffer zone".

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced the creation of a "buffer zone" along the borders with Ukraine. According to ISW, he plans to capture Sumy and annex the Sumy region.

The MHP Run4Victory charity race will be held in Ternopil on June 7 to raise funds for the 44th Artillery Brigade. Participants aim to provide the military with drones and necessary equipment.

Putin discussed with officials of the Kursk region plans to seize Sumy and create a buffer zone. Russia may use progress in the Sumy region for new demands in "peace" negotiations.

Due to the drone attack in Sumy, there were power outages, which led to the launch of generators at critical facilities. Currently, power supply has been fully restored throughout the city.

A day of mourning has been declared in the Sumy community due to the tragic death of 9 people as a result of an enemy drone attack on a passenger bus near Bilopillia. 7 more people were injured.

On the morning of May 17, Russian troops struck a scheduled bus near Bilopillia. Nine people died and four were injured, the bus was heading towards Sumy.

The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks threatened to seize Kharkiv and Sumy regions. This could happen if Ukraine does not withdraw troops from four partially occupied regions.

Restrictions imposed due to the missile threat have been lifted in Sumy. According to Oleg Grigorov, as of 22:20 on May 15, the movement of transport and pedestrians has been restored.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed negotiations, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the Russian offensive with Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ukraine does not recognize the occupied territories as Russian.

In Sumy, the movement of transport and pedestrians was partially restricted due to a possible missile attack. Local authorities urged citizens not to move through closed areas.

As a result of the Russian missile strike on Sumy, the number of dead has risen to three people. Today, the Russians targeted an industrial infrastructure facility.