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The Sumska region in Ukraine has recently witnessed a significant escalation in hostile activities, particularly involving Russian forces. Key incidents include Russian drone strikes drastically affecting civilian lives and infrastructure. A particularly devastating attack involved a family in Chernechchyna, where Aliona and Oleksandr Lesnichenko and their children were killed. Additionally, SSU's documentation of Russian military officers for their involvement in the 2022 Okhtyrka shelling remains pivotal. Another area, Konotop, faced UAV attacks, affecting its water supply and damaging its transport infrastructure. The Ukrainian Cabinet has allocated funds for regional fortifications in efforts to combat these incursions. Persistent Russian assaults highlight the challenging security situation faced by residents and the urgent need for continuous international support.

What has been the impact of Russian drone strikes in Sumska region?

Russian drone strikes in the Sumska region have led to tragic fatalities and significant infrastructure damage. Recently, a family in Chernechchyna was killed, and several regional infrastructures, including transport and industrial zones, were heavily impacted. Such attacks have intensified the humanitarian crisis in the region.

Why has the SSU notified Russian generals in absentia concerning the Sumska region?

The SSU has collected evidence against Russian military high command for war crimes in the Sumska region, particularly for the mass shelling of Okhtyrka in 2022. This legal action highlights the ongoing efforts to hold accountable those responsible for civilian harm and infrastructure destruction.

How has the Ukrainian government responded to the escalating conflict in the Sumska region?

In response to escalating conflict, the Ukrainian government has allocated substantial funds for fortification projects in the Sumska region. These efforts aim to strengthen defenses and mitigate the impact of ongoing Russian attacks, providing some level of security for residents in affected areas.

What are the recent developments related to the Alt Mass drone strike on Konotop?

The Alt Mass drones targeted the city of Konotop, resulting in explosions that disrupted water supply and damaged transport infrastructure. These strikes underscore the continuous threat posed by UAVs in the region, exacerbating the already tense security situation and disrupting daily life for civilians.

What notable civilian casualties have occurred recently in the Sumska region?

Recently, a devastating drone strike resulted in the deaths of the Lesnichenko family in Chernechchyna, including a pregnant mother and two children. Such tragedies emphasize the severe impact on civilians amid the ongoing military conflicts in the Sumska region, sparking international concern and calls for intervention.

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Regions in Ukraine remain without electricity: energy companies are asked to save money Most difficult situation in energy system is in Sumy and Chernihiv regions - Ukrenergo Due to missile and drone attacks in Sumy and Chernihiv regions, consumers remain without electricity. Repair crews are working around the clock, and citizens are asked to reduce the use of powerful devices in the evening hours. 1 244 7 Previously in trend: Power outages

Ukrainian fighters destroyed a boat filled with occupiers in the Sumy region They didn’t make it: in Sumy region, drone hit boat with Russians during crossing. VIDEO Soldiers of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment "Pentagon" eliminated the Russian military personnel in Sumy region near the village of Andriivka with an accurate drone strike. 8 003 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Shelling of Sumy region: 35 attacks, damaged houses, evacuated people 35 attacks in 24 hours: Sumy region under Russian missile, KABs, drone, and artillery strikes. PHOTO During the day, from 2 to 3 October 2025, Russian troops fired 35 times on the territory of the Sumy region, striking 19 settlements in 8 communities. 409 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Mayor of Okhtyrka Okhtyrka Mayor Kuzmenko criticizes awarding Trostianets "Hero City" title Okhtyrka Mayor Pavlo Kuzmenko criticized the decision to award Trostianets the title of "Hero City of Ukraine" in a post on his Facebook page. 6 154 33

restoration, electricity, repair, light UAV attack: consumers in several regions are partially without power. Most difficult situation is in Sumy and Chernihiv regions, - Ministry of Energy Due to enemy drone strikes in several regions of Ukraine, consumers have been partially cut off from electricity. Power engineers are carrying out repairs and restoring supply, with priority given to critical infrastructure and municipal consumers. 1 037 13 Previously in trend: Power outages

Konotop Railway infrastructure facilities have been damaged which can only be restored after victory, - Semenikhin on attack on Konotop. PHOTO On the night of 2 October, the Russian military shelled Konotop in Sumy region. Residential and non-residential buildings and cars were damaged. There were no injuries or casualties. 4 306 9

Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities on 2 October Massive Russian strike on Ukrzaliznytsia: train driver injured in Odesa, some trains to Chernihiv and Sumy delayed On the night of 2 October, Russian occupiers massively attacked "Ukrzaliznytsia" facilities in a number of regions with drones. 5 847 15 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities

Chernihiv region introduces power outage schedules on October 1 Power outage schedules introduced in Chernihiv region after Russian strike on Slavutych: situation is "extremely critical" On the evening of October 1, power outage schedules will be introduced in Chernihiv region after a massive Russian strike on the energy infrastructure of the city of Slavutych in Kyiv region. Two districts in Sumy region have also been partially cut off due to Russian attacks. 6 025 20 Previously in trend: Power outages

Shaheds attacked Konotop Konotop in Sumy region under massive Shahed attack: series of explosions reported The city of Konotop in Sumy region has been under massive attack by Russian strike drones for the fifth consecutive day. 1 654 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Destruction of occupiers in Sumy region Fighters from 73rd SOF cleared enemy positions in Sumy region. VIDEO Special Forces of the 73rd Marine Centre of the SOF attacked the occupiers' positions in Sumy region and cleared them. 3 881 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

The enemy attacked with KABs, drones and MLRS, 12 people were evacuated Occupiers carried out 96 shellings of Sumy region during day: four people were wounded, houses and medical facility were damaged. PHOTOS During the day, from the morning of 30 September to the morning of 1 October 2025, Russian troops fired 96 times at 44 settlements in 19 territorial communities in the Sumy region. Most attacks were recorded in Sumy, Shostka, Konotop, and Okhtyrka districts. 475 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

The SSU has notified two Russian generals of their status as suspects in absentia. SSU has notified two Russian generals and their subordinates who commanded strikes on Okhtyrka of their suspicion in absentia. PHOTO The SSU has collected evidence against the Russian military high command, which committed war crimes in the Sumy region at the beginning of the full-scale war. We are talking about massive Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure in Okhtyrka on 25 February 2022. Then the occupiers attacked the city with Grad and Uragan multiple rocket launchers. 689 4 Previously in trend: Investigation of Russian war crimes

A family with two children was killed in Chernechchyna as a result of a drone strike Aliona and Oleksandr Lesnichenko and their sons Denys and Yehor were killed as result of Russian Federation’s strike on Chernechchyna. Woman was pregnant with twins. PHOTO Last night, as a result of an enemy drone strike on the family's home in the village of Chernechchyna in Sumy region, the whole family tragically died: the spouses, Aliona and Oleksandr Lesnichenko, as well as their two children, Denys and Yehor Lesnichenko. 12 299 33 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region

In Chernechchyna, a family with two children was killed by a drone strike Enemy struck Chernechchyna in Sumy region with drone: family with two children killed. PHOTOS A family - parents and two young children - was killed in the village of Chernechchyna, Krasnopillia community, as a result of a drone strike on a residential building. 3 636 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russian drones violated Polish airspace en masse UAV attack on Konotop: explosions heard, water supply suspended On Monday morning, 29 September, Russian drones attacked Konotop in the Sumy region. Explosions were heard in the city. 686 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Konotop is being attacked by shahids on 28 September: Konotop was attacked by "Shaheds": transport infrastructure damaged, two injured (updated). PHOTOS A series of explosions occurred in Konotop, Sumy region, on the morning of 28 September. 2 895 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russian fiber-optic drone Russian troops attacked civilian car in Sumy region: man was killed, one was injured On the afternoon of September 26, 2025, Russian troops attacked a civilian car in the village of Znob-Novgorod district in the Sumy region. 342 1

attack on gas workers Russian troops attacked gas workers while they were clearing up after shelling in Sumy region: service vehicle was destroyed. PHOTO Russians attacked gas workers in the Sumy region. 184 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russian drone destroyed a gas service vehicle in Sumy region Russian drone destroyed gas service vehicle that was on its way to conduct inspection after shelling of Sumy region. PHOTOS In the Sumy region, Russian troops attacked a gas service vehicle with a drone that was on its way to inspect the area after a previous strike. 1 452 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Additional funding for fortification construction in Sumy region Cabinet of Ministers allocates UAH 333 million for fortifications in Sumy region The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 333 million for the construction of fortifications in Sumy region. 1 051 21 Previously in trend: Construction of fortifications

Four explosions rock Sumy after drone strikes Russian Italmass drones strike Sumy four times, damaging enterprises and residential buildings Four explosions were recorded in Sumy as a result of strikes by Russian Italmass kamikaze drones. 1 921 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Aftermath of drone attack in Sumy region on September 23 One person killed and another injured in UAV attack in Sumy region A Russian UAV attacked a car in Sumy region, leaving one person dead and another wounded. 398 1 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region

Shelling of Sumy region Two civilians wounded as result of Russian attack in Sumy region Today, on September 23, Russian troops attacked the Seredyna-Buda community in the Sumy region. 239 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

The destroyed village of Oleksiivka in the Sumy region Oleksiivka destroyed by occupiers: footage from drone. VIDEO Russian occupiers destroyed the village of Oleksiivka, Sumy region. According to Censor.NET, the footage of the village was captured by a drone. It shows no intact houses and deserted streets. Russian Telegram channels claim that in June–July alone, at least 400 soldiers from the 155th Separate Guards Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet went "missing" in this village. 2 960 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

flag Ukrainian defenders raised flags in Oleksiivka in Sumy Oblast and restoring control there. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers have planted flags in different parts of the village of Oleksiivka in Sumy region: the fighters are gradually regaining control over the settlement. 2 423 11

Analysts have updated DeepState maps Enemy has advanced in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, - DeepState. MAP The enemy is active in the Polohiv (Zaporizhzhia region) and Dniprovskyi (Dnipropetrovsk region) districts, and the contact line has also been clarified in Sumy region. 7 588 12 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Consequences of strikes on Sumy region Consequences of Russian strikes on Sumy region: kindergarten, primary school and high-rise buildings damaged. Two people injured. PHOTOS Nearly 60 attacks were recorded over the course of the day, with over 40 localities in the region coming under fire. Sumy and Shostka districts suffered the most attacks. 702 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Sumy region AFU achieving success in Sumy region by using Russians’ own tactics against them, - NYT Ukraine's defence forces are counterattacking in the north-east of the country and are making progress that could refute the occupiers' claims that the Russian offensive cannot be stopped and that Kyiv should agree to a deal that provides for the abandonment of territories. 8 432 15 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

UAVs attacked Sumy At night, enemy attacked Sumy community with drones: industrial facilities hit, one person wounded Last night, Russian troops attacked the Sumy community with strike drones. Hits were recorded in the Kovpakivskyi district of the city. 853 13 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Sumy

Strike on Sumy Russian troops struck industrial zone in Sumy with multiple launch rocket systems: power outages reported. PHOTO On the morning of 20 September 2025, the enemy attacked non-residential buildings in the Kovpakiv district of Sumy. 1 165 2 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Sumy

Strike on Sumy and Sumy region Russian army shelled more than two dozen settlements in Sumy region, causing damage to infrastructure Russian troops shelled settlements in the Sumy region, damaging infrastructure. Over the past 24 hours, 91 shellings were recorded in 23 settlements in 12 territorial communities of the region. 457 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Russia abandoned its offensive in Sumy region due to heavy losses Russian forces have abandoned their offensive in the Sumy direction due to heavy losses of personnel and equipment. 3 443 24 Previously in trend: Enemy losses The Russian offensive on the Sumy region

SBGS comments on new military exercises in Belarus Russia is intensively shelling border of Sumy and Chernihiv regions every day, - State Border Guard Service The Russian army attacks the border areas of the Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions every day, using artillery, aircraft and various types of drones. 263 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region Situation near the border of the Chernihiv region

shahed over Sumy Enemy attacks Sumy with drones on massive scale: at least five hits have already been recorded On the morning of September 16, 2025, the enemy launched a massive strike on the outskirts of the Sumy community using strike UAVs. 1 475 4 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Sumy

Russian drones violated Polish airspace en masse At night, enemy attacked Sumy with drones: part of city without electricity On the night of 16 September, the Sumy community was once again attacked by enemy drones. 677 3 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Sumy

Shahed drone attacking Sumy region Five injured in Russian attacks on three communities in Sumy region Five civilians were injured today in Sumy region as a result of Russian attacks. 400 0 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region

Strike on the Boromlianska community in Sumy region Late in evening, enemy launched missile strike on Boromlia community in Sumy region, injuring 11 people. PHOTO Late in the evening on 14 September, Russians launched a missile attack on the outskirts of a village in the Boromlia community of Sumy region. 1 268 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Novokostiantynivka map Defence forces repelled the enemy in Sumy region. Russian troops occupied Temyrivka and advanced in Kupiansk and near Novoivanivka - DeepState Defence forces have driven back the enemy near two settlements in the Sumy region. Russian troops have occupied Temyrivka and are advancing in Kupiansk and Zaporizhzhia region. 9 488 38 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Shelling of the Sumy region on 13 September Occupiers struck civilian infrastructure in Sumy region: houses were damaged and destroyed. PHOTOS During the day on 13 September, the enemy continued to attack the civilian infrastructure of the Sumy region, causing destruction. 1 097 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy at Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff meeting: Russia’s offensive on Sumy completely thwarted by Defense Forces Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff on September 12, focusing on the frontline situation and weapons production. 2 380 31 Previously in trend: Situation at front Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff meeting Fighting in Sumy region

A priest of the UOC-MP coordinated Russian strikes on the Sumy region Protopriest of UOC-MP adjusted Russian strikes on Sumy region, - SSU. PHOTO The rector of a church of the Sumy Diocese of the UOC-MP, who was an adjuster for the Russian GRU, was detained in Sumy region. 4 130 24 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Strike on Sumy Russians strike industrial zone on outskirts of Sumy and Bytytsia starostat: dead and wounded. PHOTO (updated) At night, explosions were heard in Sumy, the occupiers attacked the city with drones. 3 278 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region Strike on Sumy

Enemy drone hits cathedral in central Sumy Russian drone hits Holy Resurrection Cathedral in centre of Sumy. PHOTO An enemy drone hit the cathedral, a symbol of the city in the centre of Sumy. 3 663 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

SSU detains Russian spy in Sumy Passed data on defence of Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions to Russia: SSU detains FSB agent. PHOTOS A Russian informant who collected data on the positions of Ukrainian troops for the enemy was detained in Sumy. 1 522 9 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters spying in favor of Russia

Russian strike on Sumy region on the night of 11 September 2025. What is known? Russians strike educational institution in Sumy. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked the educational infrastructure in the Sumy. 2 561 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region Strike on Sumy

Assault on enemy positions in the Sumy direction Ukrainian forces mine forest belt held by occupiers and launch assault with drone support. VIDEO The "Pentagon" strike UAV unit of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues to successfully carry out missions to eliminate Russian troops in Sumy region. 4 405 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

SBGS employees found and defused a Russian bomb in Sumy region Border guards find and neutralize Russian KAB-500 bomb in Sumy region. VIDEO Servicemen of the 5th Border Detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine discovered and neutralized an unexploded KAB-500 guided aerial bomb that Russian forces had dropped on one of the communities in Sumy region. 2 019 3 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories

Sumy region Three injured in Russia’s shelling of Sumy region in day, including two rescuers. PHOTOS Russian forces shelled Sumy region on September 8, leaving three people injured. 366 0 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region