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The Sumska region, Ukraine, continues to endure significant challenges due to ongoing Russian military activities. Recent reports highlight multiple drone strikes on industrial sites in Sumy, causing extensive damage but fortunately no casualties. Power outages are prevalent following severe attacks on energy facilities, leaving parts of Sumy without electricity. Additionally, Russian forces have targeted both infrastructure and civilian vehicles, leading to injuries and fatalities among local populations. The resilience of the Sumska region's citizens is evident as they navigate disruptions caused by shellings that damage homes, schools, and hospitals. Emergency responders are actively working to restore essential services and provide aid to affected communities, emphasizing the critical need for continuous support and intervention in these conflict zones.

What are the main impacts of Russian attacks on the Sumska region?

The Russian attacks on the Sumska region have led to severe impacts on both infrastructure and the civilian population. Frequent drone and missile strikes have damaged energy facilities, causing widespread power outages. Residential areas have been hit, resulting in injuries and fatalities among civilians. Despite these challenges, emergency services work tirelessly to restore services and aid affected communities, highlighting the urgent need for ongoing assistance.

How have the attacks affected Sumy's energy infrastructure?

Sumy's energy infrastructure has been severely compromised due to repeated attacks. Russian forces have targeted power facilities, leading to emergency shutdowns and leaving large areas without electricity. Restoration crews are continuously working to repair damage and reinstate power, but consistent bombardments pose ongoing challenges to stabilizing the energy supply in the region.

What has been the response to attacks on Sumy's civilian areas?

The response to attacks on civilian areas in Sumy includes rapid deployment of emergency services to provide medical aid to the injured and repair damaged structures. Humanitarian organizations are also actively involved in providing assistance to displaced and affected residents. The resilience and resourcefulness of local communities play a crucial role in coping with the disruptions caused by these strikes.

What recent events highlight the scale of damage in Sumy?

Recent events include a disastrous strike on Sumy's industrial sectors by Lancet drones, and the emergency power outages due to infrastructure damage. Additionally, numerous civilian casualties have resulted from attacks on residential areas, including serious injuries to children, underscoring the urgent and tragic consequences of the ongoing conflict.

How are local communities adapting to power outages in Sumy?

In the face of power outages, local communities in Sumy are adapting by utilizing alternative methods such as outdoor cooking and the use of fuel-powered generators where available. Despite these adversities, community solidarity is strong, with neighbors supporting each other and local organizations providing assistance to those most affected by the lack of essential services.

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Zelenskyy Russia’s plan to launch offensive on Sumy region has failed to come to fruition; Ukraine continues active operations within Kursk operation – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia’s offensive in the Sumy region is not coming to fruition, and that this is the result of the work of every Ukrainian unit operating in that direction. 2 115 33 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

General Staff on the North Slobozhansky direction Defense forces advance near Oleksiivka, push enemy further from Sumy – General Staff Our forces are holding the defense along the designated line, carrying out preparations and conducting counteroffensive actions to push the enemy back. Ukrainian units have advanced near the village of Oleksiivka, driving the enemy further away from Sumy. 3 852 5 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

Aftermath of the attack on Sumy region Occupiers strike Seredyna-Buda community in Sumy region: two injured Russian forces shelled the Seredyna-Buda community in the Sumy region on the morning of June 30 330 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Occupiers are storming the Sumy region Russia deployed 50,000 occupiers to Sumy region, three times more than Ukrainian forces - The Wall Street Journal Russia has deployed 50,000 soldiers to the Sumy region, three times the number of Ukrainian troops in this area. The regional centre of Sumy region has become a new target for Moscow, and the occupiers are now 20 kilometres away. 6 883 84 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Sumy region As result of attack by Russian UAVs in the Konotop district, houses and infrastructure were damaged, and there are power outages. PHOTO In the morning of 29 June, Russian troops attacked the Konotop community in the Sumy region with drones. 1 347 4 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region

Russian strike on Lebedyn on 29 June Russian strike on Lebedyn: two injured, two administrative buildings and 12 private houses damaged. PHOTO (updated) In the city of Lebedyn in the Sumy region, administrative and private buildings were damaged as a result of a Russian UAV attack. 2 733 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Over 1.6 million hryvnias in donations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine were embezzled. Charity organization in Sumy exposed for embezzling over UAH 1.6 million in donations for AFU – prosecutors. PHOTO Four residents of Sumy have been served with notices of suspicion for allegedly conspiring to collect funds under the guise of charity, including for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and misappropriating part of the donations (Part 3 of Article 201-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 1 021 4 Previously in trend: financial fraud

OTGT Siversk reports on situation in Sumy region Russian forces attempt breakthrough toward Sumy, AFU counterattack – OTGT Siversk On the North Slobozhanskyi direction, the Russian army is most active towards the city of Sumy, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces are conducting counteroffensive actions. 2 544 17 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

Syrskyi visited Sumy region. What is known Russia’s advance in Sumy region’s border area has been stopped, combat line stabilised - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi worked in the North Slobozhanskyi direction 4 720 31 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

Fighting in Sumy region. Russia drops saboteurs in two communities Ruscists deploy sabotage groups into Sumy region in two districts - SBGS The number of Russian assault groups in the Sumy region has decreased, but the occupiers are sending sabotage groups to the Sumy region, mainly within the Khotyn and Yunakivka districts. 1 034 9 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

Russia strikes at Sloviansk on 27 May 2025 Russia fired almost 90 times at 27 settlements in Sumy region over 24 hours - RMA During the day from 24 to 25 June, Russian troops carried out almost 90 shellings at 27 settlements in Sumy region. 421 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

The Russian army intends to surround Sumy NATO does not consider possibility of encircling Sumy realistic: Russia is suffering significant losses NATO intelligence confirms that Russians are advancing in the Sumy region, but are suffering significant losses. 3 927 18 Previously in trend: The Russian offensive on the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

Russian offensive in Sumy region Decrease in enemy’s combat activity in Sumy region is recorded, - Demchenko Currently, a significant decrease in combat activity on the part of the Russian occupiers is being recorded in the Sumy sector. 1 012 7 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Maps of combat operations Enemy has occupied Novomykhailivka in Donetsk region and is also advancing near number of settlements, - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders have occupied a village in Donetsk region, and are also advancing in Sumy, Luhansk, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. 9 038 46 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

Consequences of the attack on Sumy region Night attack on Sumy region: three people killed, including an 8-year-old boy (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 24 June, the Russian army massively attacked a village in the Verkhnia Syrovatka community with attack UAVs. 5 051 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

fire Russians attack Sumy region with drones: there are victims and destruction, fire broke out On the night of Tuesday, 24 June, Russian invaders attacked the Verkhniosyrovatska community of Sumy region with strike drones. There are preliminary reports of casualties. 611 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russians strike Sumy region on 23 June Russians attack two communities in Sumy region: 12 injured, including pregnant woman and children aged 6 and 16. PHOTOS (updated) Today, on 23 June, Russian forces attacked Krasnopillia and Putyvl communities in Sumy region, injuring five civilians. 1 033 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

A 19-year-old man who burned military vehicles on order was detained in Shostka Set military vehicles on fire on order: 19-year-old detained in Shostka. PHOTOS A 19-year-old man was detained in Shostka, Sumy region, for arson of two military vehicles on order. 1 968 16 Previously in trend: burning military cars

elimination of a Russian army assault group Elimination of assault group of eight occupiers near village of Kindrativka in Sumy region. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers used drones and artillery to eliminate an enemy assault group of at least eight occupiers near the village of Kindrativka in Sumy region. 7 018 7 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

war 12 Russian soldiers surrendered after work of Ukrainian drone operator in Sumy region. VIDEO In Sumy region, 12 Russian soldiers voluntarily laid down their arms and surrendered to Ukrainian defenders. This happened after a Ukrainian operator delivered a precision strike with a drop of ammunition. 8 121 17 Previously in trend: Situation at front

DeepState map update Defence forces have liberated Andriivka in Sumy region. Enemy is advancing in Donetsk region, - DeepState (updated). MAP Defence forces liberated Andriivka in the Sumy region. Russians advanced near two settlements in the Donetsk region. 7 484 8 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Oleksandr Syrskyi We won’t stay on passive defense. We advance where we see enemy weaknesses - Syrskyi The defense forces will not remain in a passive defense. 3 691 65 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Oleksandr Syrskyi Situation in Sumy region is stable. We repelled Andriivka and advanced 200 to 700 metres in Yunakivka - Syrskyi At one time, our Kursk operation drew back almost 63,000 Russian troops, and together with the DPRK troops, about 70,000. 7 889 56 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Strikes on Sumy Russians strike Sumy community and Sumy: factory and high-rise building damaged. VIDEO+PHOTOS Today, on 21 June, Russian troops attacked Kovpakivka district of Sumy community and later struck Sumy. 2 332 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Sumy region - Zelenskyy reports on the situation and repelling attacks Russian troops have advanced 200 metres towards Sumy. Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed them back 400 metres, - Zelenskyy During this week, Russian troops advanced 200 metres towards Sumy, while Ukrainian defenders pushed them back 200-400 metres. 5 996 57 Previously in trend: Destruction of occupiers in Sumy direction The Russian offensive on the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

Putin makes a statement about Germany Putin on capturing Sumy: "Russia has no such objective, but it’s not off table" Dictator Vladimir Putin has claimed that Russian troops could capture the city of Sumy, but that Russia currently has no such objective. 4 595 53 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions claims of a dirty bomb Putin’s statements about Ukraine

DeepState on engineering and fortification preparations in the Sumy region "Dragon’s teeth" remain uninstalled on outskirts of Yunakivka in Sumy region, it’s "gift" to Russians – DeepState On the outskirts of the village of Yunakivka in the Sumy district, piles of uninstalled "dragon’s teeth", designed to protect the region from a Russian breakthrough during the offensive, have been lying along the roads since at least the beginning of winter. 27 062 176 Previously in trend: Construction of fortifications in the Sumy region Fortifications in the Sumy region

Explosions ring out in occupied Mariupol Russians launched 75 strikes on 25 settlements in Sumy region in day - RMA During the day, from the morning of June 19 to the morning of June 20, Russian troops fired 75 times at 25 settlements in 11 territorial communities of the Sumy region. 375 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Anti-drone nets over roads in Sumy region Anti-drone nets are being installed over roads in Sumy region, - RMA In Sumy region, anti-drone nets are being installed over the roads. 3 758 12 Previously in trend: Drone attack in Sumy region

Cruise missile fell in a field in Sumy region Downed Russian cruise missile with 480-kg warhead fell in middle of field in Sumy region. PHOTOS In Sumy region, a downed Russian cruise missile fell in the middle of a field and did not explode. 7 667 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russians are advancing in Sumy and Donetsk regions Ruscists have advanced in Sumy and Donetsk regions, - DeepState. MAPS Russian occupiers are advancing in Donetsk and Sumy regions. 13 464 37 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

explosions Russians attack civilian infrastructure in Sumy community On the evening of Wednesday, June 18, Russian occupiers attacked civilian infrastructure in Sumy region. 1 136 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Occupier eliminated in Sumy region Battalion commander of Russia’s 30th Motorized Rifle Regiment eliminated in Sumy region. PHOTO The commander of a battalion of the Russian Army’s 30th Motorized Rifle Regiment was eliminated in the Sumy region. 10 984 26 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Enemy activity in Sumy sector down; no action on Chernihiv front Enemy activity decreases in Sumy region, no changes along Chernihiv border – SBGS Russian assault-group activity has decreased on the Sumy direction, and no enemy actions are currently observed along the border within the Chernihiv region. 578 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region Situation near the border of the Chernihiv region

war Bodies of 17 Russian assault troopers lie in open field at border with Sumy region. VIDEO At the border with the Sumy region, Ukrainian Defense Forces spotted and confirmed via drone footage the elimination of a Russian assault group consisting of 17 people. 9 111 13 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Fortifications in Sumy region: DeepState analysis before Russian offensive Before Russian offensive on Sumy region, fortifications were completely absent where enemy infantry is now pushing – DeepState Satellite imagery from 25 April 2025 shows a total absence of engineering-fortification structures (EFS) along the Zhuravka – Novenke – Basivka stretch all the way to Khotin and Yunakivka. For that reason, Russian troops are applying pressure on this sector with large infantry forces. 57 187 105 Previously in trend: Construction of fortifications in the Sumy region Fortifications in the Sumy region

rocket attacks Konotop Enemy launches missile attack on Konotop: civilian infrastructure damaged Today, 17 June 2025, at about 8:00, the enemy launched a missile attack on the outskirts of Konotop, Sumy region. 1 386 2 Previously in trend: attacks on the Sumy region

Russian Federation strikes at a walk-behind tractor in Sumy region. A man was wounded Ruscists attacked walk-behind tractor in Sumy region. One person killed, man wounded (updated) Russian occupiers in Sumy region attacked a walk-behind tractor with a drone, killing one man and injuring another. 1 067 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russian advance in Sumy region Russians have advanced near five settlements in Sumy and Donetsk regions, - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops managed to advance near 5 settlements in Donetsk and Sumy regions. 17 478 33 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Explosion heard in Sumy on June 16: details Explosions rattled Sumy as enemy reconnaissance UAVs were tracked over Sumy region Explosion reported in Sumy after air raid siren was lifted 1 700 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region UAV attack on Sumy

Russian drones strike Sumy on June 16, 2025 Russian drones attack Sumy overnight. Administrative building damaged Russian forces attack Sumy with drones overnight 1 188 2 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Sumy

Fighting in the northern direction Intensity of assaults decreases on Sumy region border - State Border Guard Service In the Sumy region, it tries to operate in the border area with the help of small assault groups that cross the border to expand the area of fighting. However, the number of such attempts has decreased recently. This is because the assault groups are constantly being destroyed. 684 3

General Staff to report on fighting in another area Due to Russia’s intensification, another direction will appear in Sumy region’s border area - North-Slobozhanskyi - General Staff The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will inform about the fighting in another direction - North Slobozhanskyi. 2 035 9 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

Sumy after the shelling on 16 June Ruscists attacked Sumy with drones: houses damaged. PHOTO Today, on 16 June, at night, the city of Sumy came under another enemy attack. 2 106 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Sumy

General Staff report Ukrainian Armed Forces regain control over Andriivka, enemy stopped in Sumy direction - Zelenskyy On the Sumy direction, fighting continues along the border, where the enemy has been stopped there. 3 242 22 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

Damage after the shelling Russian troops strike Sumy: private house and civilian infrastructure damaged. PHOTOS Today, on 14 June 2025, at about 3:50 a.m., a hit was recorded on the territory of one of the starostas of the Sumy community. 1 420 28

Russia shells Bilopillia, town left without power Russia strikes Bilopillia in Sumy region, town left without power Russian occupiers have struck the Bilopillia community in the Sumy region. 1 073 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Occupiers attack Mykolaivka community in Sumy region on June 12 Russian drone strikes civilian infrastructure in Sumy region, injuring two women On the afternoon of June 12, a Russian drone attacked civilian infrastructure in the Mykolaivka community of the Sumy district, injuring two women. 474 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region