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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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More than 360 people have been evacuated from Bilopilya and Vorozhba in the Sumy region. Mandatory evacuation of residents of 11 settlements in Sumy district has been announced - RMA The head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Oleh Hryhorov, signed an order to evacuate residents of 11 more settlements in the Sumy district. 16 866 49 Previously in trend: Evacuation from border of Sumy region

Evacuation from the border area of Sumy region Over 500 people evacuated from Sumy border area in one week, numerous refusals to evacuate recorded – RMA Over 500 people were evacuated from 18 border communities in the region over the course of a week. 1 878 15 Previously in trend: Evacuation from border of Sumy region

Russians are advancing in Sumy region Russians are advancing in Sumy region, enemy activity is intensifying, - DeepState The Russians continue to push infantry and advance in Sumy region. 14 888 86 Previously in trend: The Russian offensive on the Sumy region

The enemy occupied Zelene Pole and advanced near Novosilka, Vodolahy, Loknia and Bilovody. Situation in Sumy region remains difficult but under control – RMA As of the evening of May 29, the operational situation in Sumy region remains difficult but under control. Active fighting is ongoing in certain border areas, particularly near settlements in the Khotin and Yunakivka communities. 3 647 24 Previously in trend: The Russian offensive on the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

New Russian offensive: NYT outlines Moscow’s objectives amid peace negotiations Russia appears to launch new offensive in Ukraine amid peace talks – The New York Times Russia’s dual campaign of intensified frontline assaults and bombardment of Ukrainian cities has further reduced the prospects for a ceasefire. Amid the launch of new peace talks with Ukraine, Moscow appears to have initiated a large-scale summer offensive. 6 951 44 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Russian troops are preparing new offensive

The enemy occupied Zelene Pole and also advanced near Novoselka, Vodolahy, Loknia and Bilovody. Russian forces occupy Zelene Pole in Donetsk region and advance in Sumy region – DeepState. MAPS Russian forces have occupied the village of Zelene Pole in Donetsk region and have advanced in several border settlements in Sumy region. 13 875 30 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Sumy region Invaders have accumulated enough forces in Kursk region to attempt offensive on Sumy region - State Border Guard Service. VIDEO The Russian occupiers have accumulated a sufficient number of forces and means within the Kursk region and may attempt an attack on the territory of Ukraine. 4 716 45 Previously in trend: The Russian offensive on the Sumy region

Explosions ring out in occupied Mariupol Russian troops carried out 140 shellings in Sumy region in 24 hours: there are dead and wounded Over the past day, Russian troops fired 140 times at 39 settlements in the Sumy region. 431 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Shahed attack on Sumy region on 29 May 2025 Shahed attack on Sumy region: one man killed, houses destroyed. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked civilian targets in several communities in the Sumy region with attack drones. 1 339 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Shelling of the Sumy region One person was killed as result of shelling of Sumy region by KABs On May 28, Russian troops attacked the Esman community of the Sumy region with guided aerial bombs. 369 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region

andrii,demchenko Demchenko on accumulation of occupiers near Sumy region: No movement of military convoys toward border has been observed Currently, border guards do not record the movement of enemy convoys to the border with Sumy region. 1 415 21 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Fighting in Sumy Region Russians are launching assaults with small infantry groups only along limited section of border in Sumy region - SBGS Russian occupants are using troops in the Sumy region who fought against the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Kursk region. The total length of the border with Russia in the Sumy region is 550 kilometers. 967 27 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

Fighting in the South Russian troops carried out 124 attacks on Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions in day - OC "North" Over the past day, Russian troops fired 124 times at the border areas of the Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions. A total of 299 explosions were recorded. 264 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Sumy region Shelling of Chernihiv region

Railway infrastructure damaged in three regions Enemy attacked railway infrastructure in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Sumy regions, - "Ukrzaliznytsia". PHOTOS The railway infrastructure in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Sumy regions came under enemy attack at night and in the morning of 28 May. 1 331 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities

Border situation in Sumy region: Ukrainian forces hold the line Russian forces attempting to infiltrate Sumy region in small infantry groups from Kursk – "Siversk" OTG Russian forces are massing in Russia’s Kursk region and attempting to infiltrate Ukrainian territory in small groups. The Defense Forces are eliminating enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) in Sumy region. 1 225 12 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

Enemy has advanced near Bilovody Enemy has advanced in Sumy, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions, - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops are advancing in Sumy, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. 13 597 21

Consequences of massive attack on Sumy During night and in morning, enemy attacked Sumy, damaging enterprise, transport and residential buildings. PHOTOS Russian invaders have attacked Sumy twice since the night of 27 May. They attacked with UAVs and GABs. 2 240 7 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Sumy Strike on Sumy

The Sumy Regional Military Administration confirmed the occupation of four villages on the border. Four border villages in Sumy region currently under Russian control – RMA As of May 26, Russian forces control the border settlements of Novenke and Basivka in the Yunakivka community, as well as Veselivka and Zhuravka in the Khotin community of Sumy region. Fighting is ongoing. 7 070 39 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

Russia struck Sumy region with cluster munitions on 26 May 2025 Ruscists strike Sumy region with cluster munition: woman killed, injured reported. PHOTO (update) Russian occupation forces struck a village in the Mykolaivka community of Sumy region using a cluster munition. 1 868 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

enemy advance Russians have advanced near Odradne, Troitske in Donetsk region and in Novenke, Basivka and Zhuravka in Sumy region, according to DeepState. MAPS The Russian invaders are making advances in the Donetsk and Sumy regions. 10 411 33 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

War In Sumy region, border guards destroyed two dugouts and shelters from which enemy drones were launched in one day. VIDEO In the Sumy region, FPV drones of the Steel Frontier border guards destroyed two dugouts and shelters from which enemy drones were launched in one day. 1 469 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russia strikes Bilopillia district in Sumy region on 23 May 2025 Russia strikes residential area in Sumy region: fire breaks out. VIDEO+PHOTOS In the morning, Russian troops attacked the residential sector of the Bilopillia district, causing a fire. 1 873 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Destruction of a Russian reconnaissance drone Minus five "Zala" drones and one "Supercam": combat work of anti-aircraft drone operators in Sumy region. VIDEO Operators of anti-aircraft drones from the PRIME unit shot down five Russian Zala reconnaissance drones and one Supercam in the Sumy region. 3 719 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

General Staff summary Russia carried out 150 shelling of border areas of Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions in day, - OC "North" Over the past day, Russian troops fired about 150 times at the border areas of the Chernihiv, parts of Sumy, and Kharkiv regions. A total of 386 explosions were recorded. 292 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Sumy region Shelling of Chernihiv region

shelling of Sumy region Over past 24 hours, Russians attacked 29 settlements in Sumy region using MLRS and drones; homes and infrastructure were damaged From the morning of May 21 to the morning of May 22, 2025, Russian troops fired more than 70 times at 29 settlements in 14 territorial communities of the region. Most of the attacks were recorded in the Sumy and Shostka districts. 470 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region Shelling of Sumy region

Strike on the Shostka test site. Refutation of the Russian Federation’s fakes Russian strike on Shostka training ground: there was no formation. Commander of military unit who ignored overflight of reconnaissance UAV was suspended - journalist During the ballistic missile strike on the training ground in Shostka, the command did not conduct a formation. 16 717 70 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russia strikes training ground in Sumy region. Six soldiers killed Six soldiers killed, more than 10 wounded: Russia strikes military training ground in Sumy region As a result of a Russian strike, 6 soldiers were killed and more than 10 injured during training at a military unit's shooting range in Sumy region. 24 642 167 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of Sumy region

attack on Sumy Russian troops struck two enterprises in Sumy region with Shahed drones. Power lines were damaged. PHOTO On the morning of 21 May 2025, Sumy was under attack by Russian UAVs. 2 100 5 Previously in trend: Strike on Sumy

Sumy region Russian forces shell Yunakivka community in Sumy region, killing man In the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20, Russian forces shelled the Yunakivka community in Sumy region. As a result of the attack, one civilian was killed. 1 580 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Illia Kovaliov Master of Sports in modern pentathlon Illia Kovalov killed in action while defending Ukraine. PHOTO Defending Ukraine from Russian aggression, 21-year-old master of sports of Ukraine in modern pentathlon Illia Kovalov was killed at the front. He was performing a combat mission in the Sumy region. 3 963 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Shostka under fire from enemy ballistic missiles on May 20 Explosion occurred in Shostka, Sumy region: Russian Federation launches ballistic missile An explosion occurred in Shostka, Sumy region, on the evening of May 20. 5 709 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russian drone Russian troops strike at humanitarian aid distribution centre in Sumy region: there are wounded On 20 May 2025, at about 11:00 a.m., the occupiers attacked a place where residents of the village of Velyka Pysarivka, Okhtyrka district, Sumy region, were receiving humanitarian aid with a drone. 1 150 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Consequences of shelling in Sumy region Russian forces attacked Sumy region with drones and KABs: civilian facility was on fire in Bilopillia community. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of Tuesday, 20 May 2025, Russian troops massively attacked the territory of Sumy region with attack drones and KABs. 758 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

electricity Over 30,000 consumers left without gas and power due to Russian strikes on Sumy region – RMA More than 30,000 consumers in the Sumy region have been left without electricity and gas following Russian shelling. 537 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

strike on Bilopillia Rescuers unblocked bodies of passengers of regular bus that was hit by enemy in Bilopillia. VIDEO+PHOTOS SES rescuers have unblocked the bodies of passengers of a regular bus that was attacked by the enemy in Sumy region. 4 636 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Bilopillia Chairs in Istanbul hadn’t even been cleared when Kremlin killed 9 civilians in Sumy region, - Czech Foreign Minister Lipavsky By attacking a bus in Bilopillia, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin demonstrated how much he really wants peace. 1 124 5 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Shelling of Sumy region

Lammy on Russia’s readiness for peace If Putin is serious about peace, Russia must immediately agree to ceasefire - Lammy Russia must immediately agree to a complete ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. 1 126 16

attack on a bus in Bilopilla Russian attack on bus in Bilopilla immediately after talks reveals Kremlin’s true intentions - Polish Foreign Ministry Poland has expressed condolences to Ukraine over the attack by Russian troops on a bus in the Sumy region, which killed 9 people and injured 7 others. 1 078 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Strike on a bus in Bilopillia Zelenskyy on attack on bus in Bilopillia: All those killed were civilians; Russians killed entire family. We are waiting for our partners to impose strong sanctions against Russia. PHOTOS As of now, there are seven wounded in hospitals after a Russian drone struck a regular bus in Bilopillia , Sumy region. 5 419 42

Occupiers attacked a bus carrying civilians, there are casualties Bus that came under attack was carrying people being evacuated; most of those killed were women of retirement age – head of Bilopillia community On the morning of May 17, 2025, Russian troops attacked a bus in Bilopillia with a drone. 9 people were killed and 5 injured. 4 083 23 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Occupiers attacked a bus with civilians, there are fatalities Russians attacked intercity bus in Sumy region, 9 people killed (updated). PHOTO On the morning of 17 May, Russian invaders attacked intercity bus near Bilopillia. 15 330 85 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russia is preparing an attack on Sumy. What is known Russia planning missile strike on Sumy – RMA (updated) The Sumy Regional Military Administration (RMA) has warned residents of the Sumy community that Russia is preparing a strike on the area of 11 Pryvokzalna Square. 5 462 18 Previously in trend: Strike on Sumy

Russia launches a strike on Sumy on May 14, 2025 Russia strikes industrial infrastructure in Sumy, killing 3 and injuring 9. PHOTO (updated) An explosion rocked Sumy during an air raid alert. 8 492 32 Previously in trend: Strike on Sumy

Consequences of the shelling of the Sumy region Russians attacked Bilopillia community in Sumy region with KABs, two people wounded The Russian army dropped guided aerial bombs on the Bilopillia community of the Sumy region. 443 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region

AFU Russians carried out 155 shellings of Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions in day - OC "North" Over the past day, Russian troops fired 155 times at the border areas of the Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions. A total of 318 explosions were recorded. 338 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Sumy region Shelling of Chernihiv region

Russian Federation strikes UAV in Sumy district Russians attacked Sumy district with drone: one person killed, two injured Russian occupation forces attacked the Sumy district with a drone. 726 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region UAVs attack on the Sumy region

More than 360 people evacuated from Bilopillia and Vorozhba in Sumy region Mandatory evacuation begins from Nova Sloboda in Sumy region due to ongoing shelling – RMA Mandatory evacuation begins from Nova Sloboda in the Sumy region due to ongoing shelling. 904 3

war Border guards strike Russian shelters and ammunition depots in Sumy direction. VIDEO Over the past day, fighters from the "Steel Border" unit operating in the Sumy direction destroyed several high-value targets and inflicted losses on enemy personnel. 2 364 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front