Sumy region
Coverage of Sumy region in the Nexus archive.
- Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties rise
Russian jet-powered drones struck a home in northern Ukraine, killing a woman and her 9-year-old son. The United Nations reported that July was significantly deadly for Ukrainian civilians since Moscow's invasion, with at least 437 killed last month. Separately, Ukrainian forces launched strikes against Russian infrastructure, hitting the port of Ust-Luga and damaging the Wildberries warehouse in Tver region.
- Russian Overnight Strikes Kill One, Injure Dozens Across Ukraine
Russia launched overnight attacks across Ukraine, killing one person and injuring at least 12 civilians in Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. A guided bomb destroyed a home, and air defenses shot down 15 drones over Dnipropetrovsk.
- Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say
Ukrainian attacks in Zaporizhzhia killed 12 people, including four children, while a Russian drone strike in Sumy killed three. Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian oil facilities have caused fuel shortages and stalled Russian advances. President Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet in Washington.
- Russian and Ukrainian officials report 14 dead in latest attacks
Ukrainian attacks in Zaporizhzhia killed 11 people, including four children, while a Russian drone strike in Sumy killed three. The attacks followed a Russian strike near Kyiv that killed at least 10. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy confirmed strikes on Russian oil facilities and is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Russian, Ukrainian officials report 11 dead in latest attacks
Ukrainian forces attacked resorts in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, killing eight people including two children, while a Russian drone strike in Ukraine's Sumy region killed three. Romania shot down a drone near its border with Ukraine, following recent drone incursions by both nations into NATO territories.
- Russian, Ukrainian officials report 11 dead in latest attacks
Ukrainian forces attacked resorts in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, killing eight people including two children and wounding 14. A Russian drone strike in Ukraine’s Sumy region killed three people, while a major Russian attack near Kyiv killed at least 10. Romania shot down two drones near its border with Ukraine.
- Russian, Ukrainian officials report 11 dead in latest attacks
Ukrainian forces attacked resorts in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, killing eight people including two children, while a Russian drone strike in Ukraine’s Sumy region killed three. Romania shot down a drone near its border, following recent drone incursions by Russia and Ukraine into NATO territories.
- ‘No One Is in Charge’: Fedorov Says Sumy Region Has No Clear Air Defense Command
Mykhailo Fedorov accused the Sumy region of lacking a clear air defense command structure, despite multiple troop groupings operating there. He called for accountability in frontline air defense and urged new jets to target those responsible for strikes on the region.
- Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers
Russian attacks in Ukraine killed six people, including a child, and wounded 29, while Ukrainian forces damaged 21 Russian oil tankers in the Sea of Azov. Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian infrastructure have caused fuel shortages, prompting intensified Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other cities.
- Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers
Russian attacks in Ukraine killed six people, including a child, and wounded 29. Ukrainian forces damaged over 20 Russian oil tankers and other vessels in the Sea of Azov. Russia launched 12 missiles and 121 drones overnight, with some ballistic missiles reaching targets despite Ukrainian air defenses.
- Fedorov: New Air Defense for Sumy, as Region Hit Over 12,000 Times
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced new air defense measures for Sumy region after Russia conducted over 12,000 attacks since the year's start, killing 122 civilians and injuring over 1,200. The decision aims to protect critical infrastructure and frontline communities from drone and guided bomb strikes.
- Massive Russian bomb attack kills at least 4 in Ukraine’s Sumy
A Russian glide bomb attack in the center of Sumy, Ukraine killed at least four people, including a child, and injured 27. Additional attacks in Sumy region and southeastern Ukraine near front lines killed a total of six people, according to Regional Governor Oleh Hryhorov.
- Russian Drone Strike Kills 4 in Sumy Region, Injures 7 in Kryvyi Rih
Russian forces conducted drone and missile strikes against Ukrainian cities on July 3, resulting in four deaths in Sumy's Romny community, including a one-year-old girl, and seven injuries in Kryvyi Rih. The Ukrainian Air Force intercepted 82 out of 105 drones and one guided missile.
- Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Russia’s Volgograd as Russian drone attack kills 1
Ukraine struck a major industrial facility in Russia’s Volgograd, targeting military equipment production, while a Russian drone attack killed a man in Ukraine’s Sumy region. Ukraine has intensified long-range attacks on Russian military and energy sites, including a recent strike on an oil pumping facility in Vladimir region.
- Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Russia’s Volgograd as Russian drone attack kills 1
Ukraine struck a major industrial facility in Russia’s Volgograd with FP-5 Flamingo missiles, targeting a site producing artillery systems and missile components. A Russian drone attack killed a man in Ukraine’s Sumy region, while Ukraine also damaged an oil pumping facility in Russia’s Vladimir region. Russian officials confirmed casualties and facility damage in Volgograd, with Ukraine’s campaign aiming to disrupt Russian military production and pressure President Vladimir Putin.
- Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Russia's Volgograd as Russian drone attack kills 1
Ukraine struck a military industrial facility in Russia's Volgograd and an oil pumping station in Vladimir region, while a Russian drone attack killed a man in Ukraine's Sumy region. The attacks are part of Ukraine's campaign to disrupt Russian military production and fuel supplies.
- Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Volgograd; Russian drone kills man in Sumy
Ukraine struck a major industrial facility in Volgograd, Russia, which produces artillery systems and missile components, while a Russian drone attack killed a man in Ukraine’s Sumy region. The attack on Titan-Barrikady in Volgograd caused damage and injuries, and Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes on Russian military targets to disrupt war efforts.
- Russian Drone Barrage Targets Sumy Region, 10 Injured
Russian drones attacked the Sumy region's Okhtyrka district and neighboring communities overnight on June 26-27, injuring 10 people, including a 53-year-old woman in critical condition. The drones operated at low altitudes to avoid radar detection.
- Moscow shoots down nearly 60 drones; Russian attacks kill five in Ukraine
Moscow shot down nearly 60 drones and suspended airport flights after Ukrainian forces attacked an oil refinery. Russian drone strikes killed an Egyptian crew member on civilian vessels, while attacks in Ukraine's Sumy region killed five people, including three family members.
- Zelensky Reports Russia Launched Nearly 2,200 Attack Drones Over Past Week
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian forces launched nearly 2,200 attack drones, over 1,800 guided aerial bombs, and 87 missiles at Ukrainian territory in the past week. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties in the Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Poltava regions.
- Russia Launches 99 Drones, Enterprise Struck in Sumy Region, Two Injured
Russian forces launched an aerial attack on Ukraine deploying 99 drones, including Shahed and decoy UAVs. Ukrainian Air Force downed or suppressed 92 drones, while a drone strike in Trostianets, Sumy region, caused a fire at a local enterprise and injured two people.
- Russian Attack Destroys Gas Stations in Ukrainian Border City
Russian forces launched a massive overnight strike on the city of Trostianets in Ukraine’s Sumy region, destroying gas stations and damaging residential properties, according to Mayor Yurii Bova. No civilian casualties were reported.
- Russian Attacks Kill Railway Worker, Damages Energy and Logistics Site
Russian attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, killing a railway worker in the Sumy region and damaging a logistics terminal in Zaporizhzhia and a solar energy facility in the Odesa region. Another employee was injured in the attacks.
- Russian Overnight Drone Strikes Kill 1, Wound 3 in Ukraine
Russian drone attacks in Ukraine's Sumy region killed a 44-year-old woman and injured a 33-year-old woman, while a Shahed drone strike in Mykolaiv wounded three people and damaged private property.
- Russian Drone and Bomb Attacks Kill Two Civilians in Sumy Region
Russian drone and bomb attacks killed two civilian residents in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region. A 77-year-old woman was killed in Khutir-Mychailivska community by a drone strike, and a male civilian was killed in Vorozhba community during a bombardment.
- Russian Drone Strike on Konotop Injures Five, Including Three Children
A Russian drone strike on a residential home in Konotop, Sumy region, injured five civilians, including three children, causing a major fire and disrupting water and electricity supplies.
- Rescues Ongoing in Konotop After Russian Strike Leaves Locals Trapped Under Rubble
A Russian strike partially destroyed a residential building in Konotop, Sumy region in northeastern Ukraine, injuring at least six people. Rescue operations are ongoing as workers search for residents feared trapped under the rubble.
- Ukraine Looks Beyond Summer Offensive to a Crucial Winter in the War
Ukraine is preparing for a crucial winter in the war beyond the summer offensive. A soldier is shown preparing a cannon to fire from an artillery position. The conflict is ongoing in the Sumy region of Ukraine.
- Russian drone hits kindergarten in Ukraine
A Russian drone strike hit a kindergarten in Ukraine's Sumy region, resulting in an attack on a civilian target. The incident occurred in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. No further details are given about casualties or damage.