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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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Sumy and the region came under attack by Russian drones: details about the consequences emergedPhotoVideo

During the night, Sumy and the Shostka community suffered a massive attack by Russian drones. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, fires broke out, and there are casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 18, 07:20 AM • 84670 views
Sumy region under drone attack: civilian infrastructure hit

This night, the Sumy community was hit by four UAVs, causing a fire in a non-residential building. Preliminary, there are no casualties, but the information is being clarified.

Society • August 18, 02:08 AM • 44003 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone attacked rescuers while they were extinguishing a firePhoto

In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone attacked rescuers who were extinguishing a fire at a warehouse. A fire truck was damaged, but no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 08:41 AM • 6641 views
Russian drone attacked market in the center of Sumy: one person sought medical attentionPhotoVideo

A Russian drone hit the trade rows of the Central Market in Sumy. 10 kiosks were destroyed, an educational institution was damaged, there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 06:51 PM • 2868 views
On the day of negotiations, they also kill, and that says a lot: Zelenskyy reacted to Russian attacks on Ukraine on the day of the summit in Alaska

President Zelenskyy stated that Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities continue even on the day of negotiations, which indicates a lack of intention to end the war. He emphasized the importance of a strong US position for an honest end to the war.

Politics • August 15, 03:51 PM • 5795 views
Enemy struck the center of Sumy, large-scale fire erupted

Russian troops hit the central part of Sumy, targeting civilian objects. A fire broke out at the site of the strike, information about casualties is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 02:48 PM • 96075 views
Enemy drone attacked a gas station in Sumy, one injuredPhotoVideo

A Russian UAV hit a civilian car at a gas station in Sumy, causing a fire. The driver sustained burns and is receiving medical attention.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 05:50 AM • 6864 views
In the north, the Defense Forces are moving to counter-offensive actions - AFU officer

Ukrainian military personnel are stabilizing the situation in the north and moving to counter-offensive actions. AFU officer Andriy Tkachuk stated that there is no physical threat to Kherson.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 01:15 PM • 13026 views
Sumy suffered a Russian drone attack, which caused smoke to be visible to residents - Military AdministrationPhoto

As a result of an enemy UAV attack on Sumy, a non-residential building was damaged, and the roof caught fire. There are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 11:53 AM • 4237 views
Enemy UAVs attacked Sumy region: there is a casualty and significant destruction

On the night of August 8, Russian troops attacked Sumy region with attack UAVs, wounding a 54-year-old man. Non-residential buildings, a shop, cars, multi-story buildings, and social infrastructure facilities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 04:44 AM • 4638 views
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New build market in Ukraine in 2025: how the war changed the construction map

In 2025, Ukraine's new build market is recovering unevenly: western and central regions show growth, while frontline areas are stagnating. The expert advises investing in undervalued Kyiv and Odesa, as well as in Volyn and Ternopil regions.

Economy • August 7, 09:40 AM • 99241 views
Sumy attacked by Russian MLRS, power outages reported: consequences shownPhotoVideo

In Sumy, on the evening of August 6, Russian troops shelled the city, causing damage to civilian infrastructure and disruptions to gas and electricity supply. As a result of the attack, no one was reportedly injured, but one man was wounded in the Vorozhbyanska community.

Society • August 7, 06:48 AM • 4333 views
Two Sumy residents bitten by bats: Ministry of Health explains how to protect against rabies

Two people sought medical attention in Sumy after bat bites at the end of July. The victims were immediately prescribed anti-rabies treatment, as bats can be carriers of the rabies virus.

Society • August 6, 03:33 PM • 4010 views
A year ago, the Kursk operation of the Defense Forces began: Syrsky named Russia's losses

On August 6, 2024, the Kursk offensive operation began, as a result of which the Russian army lost more than 77,000 servicemen. The Armed Forces of Ukraine controlled up to 1300 km² of the Kursk region, disrupting enemy logistics and forming a buffer zone.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 06:38 AM • 39341 views
Part of Sumy community left without electricity due to Russian attack

Part of the Sumy community was temporarily left without electricity after an enemy attack. Specialists are already working on restoration, infrastructure facilities are being switched to backup power.

Society • August 5, 04:47 PM • 5704 views
Russians struck with ballistic missile near Sumy: two dead

Russian troops launched a missile attack on an agricultural enterprise near Sumy. Two people died, there are injured, and a search and rescue operation is underway.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 07:50 AM • 2795 views
Estonia handed over 22 police vehicles to Ukraine

Estonia sent 22 police vehicles to Ukraine, including Volkswagen Amarok, Škoda Scala, and Nissan Patrol. They are intended for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the police of Kherson, Zhytomyr, Sumy, and Chernihiv.

Auto • August 3, 02:39 PM • 6138 views
Invaders attacked the train station in Sumy with two drones

Russian troops attacked the train station in Sumy with two drones. The windows of train No. 45 Kharkiv – Uzhhorod were damaged, and passengers were promptly transferred to other carriages.

Society • August 1, 04:46 PM • 5357 views
Prepared for the breakthrough of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the direction of Sumy: GRU agent detainedPhoto

The SBU detained a former nurse who collected data on checkpoints and strongholds of the Defense Forces in Sumy region. The woman recorded objects with a mini-camera installed on her bicycle and transmitted the data to her handler.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 08:32 AM • 4859 views
Russians again struck Sumy Regional State Administration, there are injured - RMA

Russian troops once again attacked the building of the Sumy Regional State Administration, wounding a 75-year-old woman. This is the third attack on the administrative building this week.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 11:33 AM • 3071 views
Restore before heating season: priority measures for energy facility restoration agreed in Sumy region

In Sumy region, priority measures have been agreed upon for restoring damaged energy facilities and strengthening their protection. This is happening against the backdrop of constant threats from the Russian Armed Forces, particularly after the recent strike on "Sumyoblenergo."

Society • July 29, 05:59 PM • 7391 views
Russian strike on a bus in Sumy region: number of injured increased to 19

On July 27, Russians attacked a regular bus in Sumy region with a drone. As a result of the strike, three women aged 66, 74, and 78 died, and 19 more passengers were injured.

Society • July 27, 06:06 PM • 10343 views
Enemy attacked critical infrastructure in Sumy region: part of Sumy without electricity

On July 27, Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Sumy. As a result of the drone attack, part of the Sumy community was left without electricity.

Society • July 27, 01:08 PM • 4484 views
Enemy strike on Sumy: three civilians injured

On the evening of July 26, the enemy attacked the civilian infrastructure of the Sumy community, as a result of which three civilians were injured. The strike hit the Kovpakivskyi district of the city.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 09:53 PM • 9353 views
Russian drone hit the center of Sumy, damaging the building of the Regional State AdministrationPhoto

Today, Sumy was attacked by ударними drones, one of which hit Independence Square, damaging the building of the Sumy Regional State Administration. Preliminary, there were no casualties or injuries.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 11:58 AM • 5012 views
In Sumy, there are power and water outages due to a Russian attack; three people were injured in the regionPhotoVideo

In Sumy, electricity and water supply are absent at some addresses due to the enemy attack, particularly in the Kursky microdistrict and neighboring villages. In Shostka district, three people were injured as a result of the night attack, and houses and infrastructure were damaged.

Society • July 26, 08:42 AM • 5113 views
Sumy hit by Russian attack in the morning: damage, fire reportedPhoto

In the morning, Sumy was subjected to another Russian attack, an administrative building was damaged. Over the past day, 60 shellings were recorded in the region, a woman born in 1982 was killed and a woman born in 1965 was wounded.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 05:31 AM • 4585 views
In Sumy region, Russians have concentrated 50-60 thousand fighters in one direction - military

In the Sumy direction, the enemy has concentrated 50-60 thousand troops, where active hostilities continue in the area of the Khotyn and Yunakivka communities. In other sections of the border, the enemy does not conduct assault operations but continues shelling.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 08:08 AM • 4911 views
Ministry of Energy: Russians attacked Sumyoblenergo facility, power restored to most, but there are restrictions

At night, Russian occupiers attacked the JSC "Sumyoblenergo" facility with UAVs, damaging energy equipment. Energy workers have already restored power to most consumers, but restrictions are still in effect.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 08:18 AM • 6196 views
Enemy attack left part of Sumy without electricity

On the night of July 23, the enemy attacked Sumy, causing power outages in part of the city. Some medical facilities are operating on generators, and services are eliminating the consequences.

Society • July 22, 11:15 PM • 46227 views