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President Volodymyr Zelensky has conferred Ukraine’s Order of Freedom upon Elon Musk while simultaneously restructuring military commands and imposing sanctions on Russian defense suppliers. These moves coincide with ongoing frontline operations and efforts to secure critical communications infrastructure.
A Russian drone strike on Konotop in Sumy Oblast destroyed a vehicle depot and left most of the city without gas.
Russian shelling and the detonation of an explosive device in Ukraine's Sumy region resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to six others. The incidents occurred in the border area.
A Russian strike directly hit a residential building in Sumy, injuring six residents, including a teenager, as part of wider attacks across Ukraine that killed at least 6 and injured 77.
Russia claims to have struck two Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea, while a Russian drone reportedly crossed into Moldovan airspace during an attack on Ukraine. Separately, a Greek-run tanker carrying Russian oil was also attacked in the Black Sea.
Russian attacks in Ukraine's Sumy region over the past 24 hours have resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to two other civilians.
Ukraine plans to acquire nearly EUR 55 million worth of energy equipment for the Sumy region, as part of preparations for the upcoming winter season.
Russian forces dropped three guided aerial bombs on a residential area on the outskirts of Sumy, Ukraine, on the afternoon of August 11, killing a man driving a car.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian oil-refining city of Nizhnekamsk, located deep within Russia, has killed 13 people, including a child. This marks one of the deadliest Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory in two years.
Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day have killed at least four people and injured 50, with KAB strikes hitting Sumy. The Kharkiv region also reported nine injuries from Russian shelling.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is expected to deploy up to 50,000 North Korean troops, a claim made amidst ongoing exchanges of attacks between Russia and Ukraine, including a recent strike on a Russian missile system.
A Russian military airstrike targeted the Shostka territorial community in Ukraine's Sumy region, resulting in two people being injured.
Russian forces used a Shahed-type loitering munition to destroy a branch of Nova Poshta, Ukraine's largest private delivery company, in the Hlukhiv hromada of Sumy Oblast.
Ukraine has launched drone attacks on two oil refineries located deep within Russian territory, causing significant damage and fires. This action marks a continued effort by Ukraine to target Russian energy infrastructure.
A Russian strike on Sumy resulted in the deaths of six employees of the Silpo supermarket and two young sisters, aged 5 and 10, whose mother was unable to save them from the rubble.
Ukrainian drone attacks on the Moscow region have resulted in five deaths and multiple injuries, with several warehouses, including a Wildberries facility, being hit. These strikes are part of a broader series of Ukrainian long-range attacks on Russian territory, including other cities and a Turkish ship in the Black Sea.
A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and wounded 28, damaging residential buildings, a school, and the Lithuanian Embassy. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, urgently requested additional air defense systems and interceptor missiles from international partners.
The Russian army continues to attempt small-group assaults in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions, according to Demchenko.
Ukraine's Defense Forces have denied Russian Ministry of Defense claims regarding the alleged capture of the village of Nova Sich in the Sumy region.
A Russian drone struck a residential area in Hlukhiv, Sumy region, damaging an apartment building and injuring three people, including two children.
The Ukrainian government will allocate an additional 70 million hryvnia from its reserve fund to install anti-drone protection along roads in the Sumy region.
Russian attacks have resulted in electricity disruptions for consumers in parts of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy oblasts in Ukraine.
The Holy Ascension Cathedral in Sumy sustained damage as a result of a Russian attack that occurred on the evening of July 26.
Russia accused Ukraine of killing 11 civilians, including children, in a strike on a tourist camp, while Ukraine reportedly hit a Russian refinery. Both sides reported multiple casualties as intense fighting continued, particularly in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions.
Russian attacks across six communities in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast over the past day resulted in one fatality and seven injuries.
Russia no longer intends to return occupied Ukrainian territories as part of any ceasefire agreement and seeks to retain areas in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions as a buffer zone, according to Bloomberg sources.
Russian sabotage activity has decreased in the Sumy region, but heavy shelling persists, and Russian attempts to advance in the area have failed.
A Russian drone strike in Sumy, Ukraine, caused a massive fire at a shopping center. Emergency services responded to the incident, which resulted in significant damage.
Russia launched another attack on Sumy on the evening of July 20, damaging a residential building, sparking a major fire at a shopping centre, and injuring six people, including four children.
Russian forces launched numerous attacks across Ukraine, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries in regions including Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Nikopol, and Pavlohrad, with a hospital and emergency responders also targeted.
Russian forces launched an attack on Sumy this morning, dropping seven guided aerial bombs and injuring three people in the process.
Russian forces launched multiple guided aerial bomb strikes on Sumy overnight, damaging civilian infrastructure including the Shchepkin Theatre and a regional library. Five guided bombs were used in the attack on the central Ukrainian city.
Russian attacks on Wednesday killed at least 13 people across Ukraine, including in Zaporizhzhia, Kramatorsk, and Sumy, while Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea and damaged civilian ships in Mykolaiv Oblast.
Russia has intensified its strikes against Ukraine, resulting in at least six deaths and twenty injuries, according to the Sumy regional governor. The casualties include a man and a woman.
Russian forces attacked Sumy on July 14, injuring seven people in an assault that likely involved cluster munitions.
Russia and Ukraine have engaged in a series of mutual strikes, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in various regions. Ukrainian drone attacks have also led to the suspension of shipping in Russia's Sea of Azov.
Footage from three cameras captured the moment people ducked and ran for cover in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, as a Russian strike hit near a coffee shop.
Ukraine has reported drone attacks on Russian ships in the Azov Sea, claiming to have hit multiple vessels. This comes as Russia continues its strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure.
Ukrainian drones have repeatedly attacked Russian oil facilities, including the Rosneft Saratov refinery, causing significant damage and reducing Russia's oil processing capacity. Meanwhile, an OSCE report revealed that approximately 1.6 million Ukrainian children in occupied territories are being subjected to Russian indoctrination and militarization.
Russian attacks have resulted in the deaths of two people in the Sumy region and injuries to three others in the Mykolaiv region. These incidents highlight the ongoing impact of hostilities on civilian populations in Ukraine.
Russia has launched attacks on Kharkiv and Izium, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The head of the military administration has advised residents of the Sumy region to take precautions.
The Sumy region has declared a day of mourning for the victims of recent Russian airstrikes, which saw nearly 45 attacks in 24 hours. Authorities have updated the death and injury toll following the intense shelling.
Kyiv experienced its deadliest Russian attack of the year, with search operations concluding at a destroyed nine-story building and the death toll rising to 30. The attacks also caused power outages in six regions and damaged the Kyiv Zoo.
Vilko's family has raised 1.8 million euros, and his cells are ready for laboratory tests, but his parents are still halfway to reaching the target amount needed to save their son.
Russian strikes in Sumy, Ukraine, have injured 11 people, while power outages have returned to the country. An expert explained the reasons behind the reintroduction of scheduled power cuts.
Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least eight people and wounded dozens in Ukraine, with strikes reported in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. Meanwhile, fuel shortages are spreading in Russia beyond Crimea due to Ukrainian attacks, a situation President Putin acknowledged as a crisis but not a critical one.
Ukraine has escalated its attacks on Russian territory, using drones and missiles to strike a significant weapons plant in Volgograd and a Moscow fuel hub. President Zelenskyy announced a new plan to inflict pain on the Kremlin, aiming to force negotiations.
A civilian man was killed in a Russian drone strike that targeted an outbuilding in the Sumy district of Ukraine.
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine, deploying 90 drones and a ballistic missile, with Ukrainian air defense forces shooting down 83 aerial assets. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties, including children, and caused fires and injuries in regions such as Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv.
Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted Russian-occupied Crimea, resulting in power cuts in Sevastopol, the largest city on the peninsula. The strikes have disrupted electricity supply to residents and military facilities.
Russian forces have carried out strikes on a bakery in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast and an industrial facility in Poltava Oblast, causing damage but no reported casualties.
A Ukrainian missile attack on a factory in Voronezh, Russia, which supplies electronics for cruise missiles, has resulted in five deaths and dozens of injuries. Photos and videos from the scene show the aftermath of the strike on the facility.
Russian forces have intensified guided aerial bomb strikes on the outskirts of Sumy, resulting in 10 civilians being injured over the past day, following an earlier attack on June 20 that killed one and injured three.
Russian drones have reportedly attacked two civilian merchant ships in the Black Sea, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. This incident highlights ongoing maritime security concerns in the region.
Russian forces have intensified drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, particularly targeting Zaporizhzhia and Sumy regions, resulting in casualties, damage to energy infrastructure, and civilian properties.
A man was killed and a residential building sustained damage in Sumy, Ukraine, following an enemy UAV attack.
Russian drone and missile attacks on eastern and southeastern Ukraine have resulted in at least four deaths and multiple injuries, with Zaporizhzhia being particularly affected. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly downed 97 out of 119 drones launched by Russia.
Russian forces attacked a residential area in Shostka, Sumy region, resulting in injuries to a woman and a three-year-old girl.
A former deputy head of a local community in Ukraine's Sumy region has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of high treason.
Ukraine's air defense intercepted 91 out of 98 Russian drones in an overnight attack, while Russian shelling across various regions resulted in multiple civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Heavy fighting continued on the front lines, with Ukraine reporting significant Russian troop and equipment losses.
Sumy experienced a massive artillery strike, resulting in damage to buildings and infrastructure, and leaving six people wounded. Additionally, a Russian drone attack ignited a large fire in Kyiv.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Sumy Oblast have resulted in civilian casualties, including a railway station worker killed in the Shostka community and another person injured. A drone strike also damaged a high-rise residential building in Sumy.
Ukraine reportedly used 'Flamingo' drones for the first time, striking a symbolic museum in Crimea and reaching targets up to a thousand kilometers away. Meanwhile, Russian forces continued drone attacks on the occupied region and bombed Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
Russian forces injured six people in attacks on residential areas across three hromadas in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil facilities and infrastructure in Russia and occupied Crimea, aiming to disrupt military logistics and weaken Russia's military-industrial capacity. These strikes have reportedly caused fuel shortages and logistical challenges in the affected areas.
Ukraine conducted drone strikes on oil facilities in the St. Petersburg region, coinciding with a major economic forum, while also launching a separate attack on Zaporizhzhia that injured a minor and his father.
A Russian strike on Ukraine's Sumy Oblast resulted in two fatalities and four injuries. The attack also destroyed a historic church in the region.
A US Air Force military transport plane made a rare and unannounced landing in Moscow, with the Kremlin stating it had no knowledge of its purpose. This event occurred amidst new US sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran's economy.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to visit Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day, his first foreign trip, to reaffirm British support and discuss plans to boost Ukraine's long-range missile production.
A Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, resulted in at least 15 deaths and over 130 injuries, including many children. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and EU officials condemned the attack as an act of terror.
A woman was killed in Russia's Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions, when a drone struck the vehicle she was traveling in, according to regional officials.
Russian forces attacked postal facilities and other civilian sites in Kramatorsk and Odesa, resulting in one fatality and at least six injuries.
One civilian was killed and four others were injured in Ukraine's Sumy region over the past 24 hours due to Russian shelling. The attacks continue to cause casualties in the area.
A former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia was killed in an explosion in Sevastopol, with unconfirmed reports identifying the victim as a Russian serviceman. This incident follows other Ukrainian military actions, including the destruction of a Russian command post and claims of damaging air defense systems in Crimea.
A firefighter has died in hospital after sustaining injuries when a building collapsed in Sumy while he was dealing with the aftermath of a Russian drone strike.
The "Peace for Ukraine" civic association has launched a new charity collection to provide vital certified tourniquets and ballistic protection for the Ukrainian city of Sumy, aiming to raise 10,830 euros.
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A Russian drone struck a locomotive of the Sumy-Kyiv train, leading to the evacuation of over 250 passengers. One man injured in a related Russian drone strike on a Sumy Oblast market later died in the hospital.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry reported intercepting only 29 out of 195 Russian ballistic missiles in July, highlighting worsening air defense shortages as Russian attacks continue to kill and injure civilians across various regions.
Russian forces have launched numerous strikes on Ukrainian regions, with 48 attacks on Sumy region injuring 13 people in one day, and nearly 1,000 attacks on Zaporizhzhia Oblast resulting in 10 injuries. The relentless shelling continues to impact civilian populations.
Russian forces have destroyed several logistics warehouses in Ukraine, including those storing products for Toyota, PUMA, Liqui Moly, and Intertop Ukraine. These attacks are expected to cause supply delays and significant economic impact.
A wave of Russian missile and drone attacks targeted Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight, resulting in at least 15 deaths and numerous injuries. Ukrainian officials described it as one of the most tragic attacks to date, with emergency services searching for people potentially trapped under rubble.
Ruský vzdušný útok na severoukrajinské město Sumy zabil jednoho člověka a několik dalších zranil, uvedl velitel vojenské správy ukrajinské Sumské oblasti Oleh Hryhorov.
Russian forces carried out four strikes with guided aerial bombs on Ukraine's Sumy hromada, causing major fires to break out in an industrial area.
Russian troops launched four guided air bomb strikes on the Sumy community this morning, resulting in large-scale fires in the industrial sector.
Ukraine's power grid operator reported that Russia's latest large-scale missile and drone attack impacted the energy system, leading to emergency power outages in Sumy and five other regions.
Russian authorities have accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism and have issued an international arrest warrant for him. This move is part of Russia's ongoing crackdown on online platforms.
Russian troops struck infrastructure facilities in the Sumy community with six guided aerial bombs this morning.
The UN Security Council has criticized Russia's aggression against Ukraine, highlighting threats to civilians, trade, and food security. This condemnation comes as Ukraine continues to strike targets in Russia, including a factory in the Moscow region.
Ukrainian air attacks in southern Russia have reportedly killed two people and injured 17 others, with drone strikes hitting cities like Belgorod and Rostov-on-Don. Concurrently, both Russia and Ukraine reported casualties from ongoing attacks in various regions.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in two deaths in Sumy and injuries in Dnipropetrovsk. A Latvian consulate in the Donetsk region was also struck during the assaults.
Russian forces targeted petrol stations in two districts of Sumy, Ukraine, late on July 22, resulting in one person suffering from shock.
Russian forces carried out 37 attacks on 23 settlements in Ukraine's Sumy region over the past 24 hours, resulting in seven injuries, including two children.
Russian forces conducted extensive drone and missile attacks across multiple Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Kharkiv. The assaults resulted in casualties, injuries, and significant damage to infrastructure, including a shopping center and emergency worker vehicles.
Russia has initiated a new wave of disinformation on TikTok targeting residents of Ukraine's Sumy region, aiming to discredit local authorities.
A Russian rocket-powered drone strike on a residential area in Sumy damaged a high-rise building and resulted in casualties.
Russian strikes on July 19 resulted in the deaths of five civilians and injuries to 20 others across the Sumy and Donetsk oblasts in Ukraine.
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Russian logistics centers, including a Wildberries warehouse storing drone components, and an oil depot in the Moscow region, resulting in at least seven deaths. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes on two significant logistics facilities in Russia.
In the Sumy district, seven civilians, including a 4-year-old child, were injured yesterday as a result of Russian attacks.
A Russian airstrike on the city of Sumy has resulted in three civilian deaths and 21 injuries, with eight of the injured, including two children, remaining hospitalized.
Russian forces launched attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea off Odesa, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to several crew members. Ukraine has reported these incidents as part of ongoing Russian aggression against civilian vessels.
A Russian strike on Sumy resulted in 43 injuries, with five people in critical condition, while Russia reportedly lost 1,600 soldiers over the past day. These events highlight ongoing military activity and its human cost.
A glide bomb struck near a cafe in Sumy, Ukraine, killing five people, including a 13-year-old girl, during an attack on the Ukrainian city.
Russian forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sloviansk, and Dnipropetrovsk. The strikes resulted in at least six civilian deaths and dozens of injuries, including children.
Russia has reportedly found a new method to attack Ukrainian energy infrastructure, deploying small FPV drones controlled via fiber optics to target power stations in the Sumy region, bypassing electronic warfare and physical defenses.
A village head has been injured in a Russian drone attack on a service vehicle in the Stetskivka district in Sumy Oblast. Information on the details of the attack is being gathered.
A 45-year-old man has died in hospital after sustaining severe injuries in a Russian double-tap drone strike on a petrol station in Sumy on 3 July.
Over the past day, the Russian army carried out more than 110 attacks on 23 settlements in Ukraine's Sumy region, resulting in injuries to seven people.
Ukraine has launched a major drone attack targeting a port and a large oil terminal in the St. Petersburg region of Russia, with smoke visible for kilometers. This comes amidst ongoing claims and counter-claims regarding territorial control in the Donbas region.
Russia conducted a series of large-scale attacks across Ukraine, including a significant strike on Kyiv that killed nearly two dozen people. Other regions like Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Mykolaiv also experienced deadly drone and guided bomb attacks, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
Russia has conducted numerous attacks across Ukraine, including missile strikes on a business in Poltava and drone attacks on Kharkiv Oblast and Kherson, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Ukraine also confirmed a second strike on an oil refinery in Russia's Ufa.
Russian forces launched nearly 100 strikes on Ukraine's Sumy region within 24 hours, resulting in 10 injuries. The attacks hit a parking lot and a gas station in Sumy.
Seven civilians were injured following Russian attacks on the Shostka district in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast on June 29.
In the Volgograd region, one person was killed and 11 were wounded during overnight strikes that damaged industrial infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has escalated threats against Belarus for its alleged role in aiding drone attacks. This comes as Russian forces also attacked an evacuation vehicle in Sumy Oblast.
Russian forces launched three precise strikes on locomotives in the Zaporizhzhia and Sumy regions of Ukraine, resulting in the death of a train driver's assistant. The attacks targeted railway infrastructure.
Russian forces have launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, injuring fifteen people, including three children, in the Sumy region and four in Zaporizhzhia. A Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region also killed a driver and injured two passengers, while glide bombs hit Kushugum and Novomykolaivka, causing power outages and injuries.
A Russian Molniya drone struck an infrastructure facility in a village district of the Sumy community, resulting in injuries to two men.
Russian drone attacks resulted in casualties in Ukraine, including two deaths in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, and struck a Turkish-owned cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing an Egyptian crew member. Concurrently, Moscow airports temporarily suspended operations as Russian forces downed numerous Ukrainian drones approaching the city.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned Poland's highest honor, the Order of the White Eagle, after it was reportedly stripped from him. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
Russian missile strikes have targeted the Dnipro and Sumy regions of Ukraine, resulting in at least one civilian death and multiple injuries. An enterprise in Dnipro was damaged, and the injury toll from a ballistic strike on the city rose to nine.
Russian forces struck the outskirts of Sumy with two guided aerial bombs on the morning of June 18, resulting in the death of a 64-year-old man who was fishing.
Firefighters in Sumy successfully extinguished a large fire that erupted following a Russian strike on a civilian infrastructure facility in the city.
Russian forces launched a drone attack on a horse riding school in Sumy, Ukraine, overnight, resulting in the death of several horses.
Russian strikes severely damaged the Dormition Cathedral within the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ukrainian President Zelensky offered talks with Putin following the attack, while the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches urged stronger sanctions against Russia.
The Russian army has launched a massive strike on the town of Putyvl in Ukraine's Sumy region, repeatedly attacking areas where rescue workers were operating.
Russian attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Sumy, resulted in civilian deaths and numerous injuries. A deliberate drone strike on a farm in Sumy region injured five workers and killed livestock.
A Russian drone struck a dormitory building in Sumy, adding to the ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's Sumy Oblast that have previously resulted in civilian casualties and damage to residential buildings.
Ukraine launched attacks on Crimea, destroying bridges and setting fire to a major refinery, to which Russia responded with a strike on Konotop in the Sumy region, killing one person and disrupting basic services.
A passenger train in Sumy, Ukraine, was damaged by debris from a downed Russian drone, causing delays to rail traffic.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, including drone strikes in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in civilian injuries, one fatality, and damage to homes and a church.
The Russian army has reportedly started attacking transport connections between the cities of Kharkiv and Sumy, according to a flash report.
Russian forces have launched strikes targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine's Sumy region, leading to power outages. Additionally, a DTEK thermal power plant was attacked, further impacting the country's energy supply.
Ukrajina čelila masívnemu nočnému útoku 293 ruských dronov a strele Iskander M. Väčšinu z nich zneškodnili, niektoré však zasiahli viacero lokalít.
Russian forces have attacked 22 settlements in Ukraine's Sumy region over the past 24 hours, resulting in five injuries.
Russian forces have launched a drone attack on a factory belonging to American corporation Mondelēz International in Trostianets in Sumy Oblast, injuring five people.
German authorities have discovered a weapons cache near Berlin, with prosecutors investigating a potential link to Russian intelligence services and a possible plot for attacks. This development has led to concerns about espionage and national security.
Over the course of 24 hours, from the morning of August 17 to the morning of August 18, Russian troops carried out 40 strikes on 20 settlements in 12 territorial communities in Sumy region; three…
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, targeting the Moscow region and damaging a major warehouse, while Russia retaliated with strikes on Ukrainian cities including Odesa and Sumy. The attacks resulted in injuries and significant damage to infrastructure on both sides.
Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine resulted in civilian casualties, including a mother and her nine-year-old son killed in a strike on Sumy Oblast. Multiple other individuals were injured in various regions, with reports also indicating Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets.
Russian forces struck Sumy with four guided aerial bombs, resulting in one person killed and 20 buildings destroyed or damaged.
Ukraine reported that Russia used North Korean missiles in recent attacks, causing at least 12 deaths, while Ukrainian forces claimed to have struck a Russian oil refinery in Orsk, approximately 1,500 km from the front line. President Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing for escalation by bringing in military equipment from North Korea.
Russian bombs injured five civilians in the Sumy region of Ukraine, according to local authorities. The attack caused destruction in the village of Buhayivka, highlighting ongoing civilian casualties in the conflict.
Taiwanese military conducted exercises simulating the repulsion of a Chinese airborne landing on the Penghu islands, while Russian guided bombs struck Sumy, injuring five people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Belgrade, Serbia, meeting with President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss humanitarian aid, trade, and Ukraine's path to the EU. Zelenskyy also announced an agreement with the U.S. for monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles, though he noted they are insufficient to meet Ukraine's needs.
On the night of August 7, Russian troops destroyed a post office in the Hlukhiv community of the Sumy region in Ukraine.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across eastern and southern Ukraine, hitting residential areas in Zaporizhzhia, a commuter bus in Kherson, and a food processing plant in Chernihiv. These strikes resulted in dozens of injuries, including 13 civilians in Sumy and 22 people in Kherson Oblast, and caused power outages in five regions.
The director of a Russian drone manufacturing company, known for producing 'Ghoul' drones, was seriously injured in a car explosion near Yekaterinburg. Media reports indicate he was critically wounded in the blast.
The Sumy community has declared August 5 a day of mourning for those killed in recent Russian guided aerial bomb strikes.
Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside Russia killed at least eight people and set a Wildberries warehouse ablaze. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, resulted in multiple casualties and a hazardous substance leak.
Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft disarmament plan for Gaza, contingent on Israel's withdrawal from the territory. This development follows President Trump's announcement of a peace deal, though Israel's full approval remains pending.
A significant emergency power outage has occurred across the Sumy region in Ukraine.
Over 450 kilometers of roads in Ukraine's Sumy region have been equipped with anti-drone protection measures.
Slovakia's Social Insurance Agency will begin paying a portion of children's taxes to old-age pensioners in August, though large sums are not expected, as the government's 2024 consolidation package modified the original parental bonus.
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow overnight, with the city's mayor reporting over 390 drones targeting the capital. Ukrainian forces also struck strategic facilities deep within Russia, including a fuel depot over 1,300 km from the border.
A Slovak humanitarian worker living and working in Ukraine shares her observations from Sumy, located 17 km from the Russian border, describing the resilience and daily life amidst the conflict.
Five civilians were injured after Russian guided aerial bombs struck the Sumy district, causing damage to houses, infrastructure, and cars.
A drone attack on a post office in Sumy, Ukraine, resulted in two fatalities. Separately, the Kyiv region experienced a daytime raid, causing 10 deaths and 100 injuries, while Russia claimed to have intercepted 571 Ukrainian drones.
Russian forces attacked a Kharkiv petrol station with an FPV drone for the second time in a single day, injuring a woman, and also conducted an airstrike on a gas station in the Sumy region. These incidents highlight ongoing Russian targeting of Ukrainian infrastructure.
Over 12 kilometers of roads on the outskirts of Sumy, Ukraine, have been covered with anti-drone netting, with protective work continuing.
Shelling in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, has resulted in one death and two injuries, while the Sumy compression station was also hit. Meanwhile, British media reports a Russian ship exercise 75 kilometers off the UK coast.
Russia has reportedly struck a shopping center in Sumy, Ukraine, according to the latest news regarding the war in Ukraine.
Russian forces conducted a strike on a residential area in the city of Sumy on July 20, resulting in injuries to three people.
Russian forces destroyed a rehabilitation center for children with disabilities in the Sumy region, an attack that also killed one person in an industrial area of Sumy. Photos show the extensive damage to the facility.
A library, art galleries, and the Alley of Memory in central Sumy, Ukraine, sustained damage following a Russian glide bomb strike.
Seven people, including a four-year-old child, were injured in Russian attacks across the Sumy district.
Ukraine has launched drone attacks on Russian oil tankers and other vessels in the Black Sea, leading to a reported loss of one-third of Ukraine's Black Sea grain export capacity. These attacks come amidst ongoing Russian missile strikes that have killed several people in Odesa.
A Russian air attack using cluster munitions on the outskirts of the Sumy community has resulted in five injuries and damage to private residential buildings.
The number of people injured in the Russian airstrike on Sumy on July 11 has risen to 43, with five still in serious condition.
A cafe in Sumy, Ukraine, released surveillance footage showing the moment a Russian guided bomb struck the city. The attack killed five people and injured 30.
The death toll from a Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy has risen to five, with 31 people injured. This update follows earlier reports of casualties from the attack.
Russian forces struck a gas station in Shostka, Sumy region, overnight on July 10, resulting in a fire.
Ukraine's Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov met with his team and Deputy Commander of the Air Force Pavlo Lazar in the Sumy region to find solutions for enhancing the area's air defense capabilities.
Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, including Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, have resulted in at least 14 deaths and numerous injuries. Moscow claims to have targeted military-industrial complexes.
Following a Russian guided aerial bomb strike on a residential building in Sumy, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on international partners to accelerate air defense assistance and increase pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian drone attacks have forced a strategic Russian oil refinery to suspend operations and caused power outages in Crimea. These incidents highlight Ukraine's increasing capability to strike targets across Russia, leading to fuel shortages and anger among the Russian populace.
Russia conducted its largest attack on Kyiv to date, using a barrage of drones and missiles that resulted in at least 18 deaths and 90 injuries. The strikes caused widespread damage, including to a logistics company terminal in Zaporizhzhia.
Ukraine has confirmed a second strike on Russia's Dubna space communications center near Moscow, with President Zelenskyy stating that drones hit the facility. This attack follows an earlier strike and is part of Ukraine's 'long-range sanctions' strategy.
Russian forces launched brutal attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Mykolaiv, resulting in at least nine deaths and dozens of injuries. The shelling damaged homes, warehouses, and recreational areas, with Sumy region alone reporting two fatalities and 25 injuries, including three children.
Heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides across parts of India, particularly in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, disrupting railway services and affecting thousands. Simultaneously, Lagos, Nigeria, is experiencing significant gridlock and stranded commuters due to submerged roads and a temporarily shut airport terminal caused by severe flooding.
Russian attacks across Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy Oblasts have resulted in multiple civilian deaths and injuries, with the injury toll in Sumy rising to 18 after a morning attack.
Russian drone strikes have hit a nine-story building and a car park in Sumy, causing fires and prompting evacuations, while another attack damaged a house in the Zaporizhzhia region, injuring one person. Two people were also injured in a missile attack in Kyiv.
A trolleybus driver injured in a recent Russian attack on Sumy has died in the hospital, while Russian drones also attacked a bakery in Hlukhiv. These incidents add to the ongoing casualties and destruction from Russian aggression in Ukraine.
A Russian strike on a petrol station in the city of Sumy on the morning of June 24 resulted in three people being injured.
A Russian rocket attack on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih resulted in three deaths and 19 injuries. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that delays in air defense deliveries contributed to the loss of lives.
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Russian forces launched an attack on the outskirts of Sumy using guided aerial bombs, resulting in one fatality.
Warehouses containing sulfur-based substances caught fire near Ukraine's Sumy region following a Russian airstrike, according to Ukrainian reports.
Russian forces carried out more than 90 attacks on 22 settlements across 15 municipalities in Ukraine's Sumy region between June 17 and June 18, resulting in the deaths of three civilians and several injuries.
Russian forces have conducted strikes in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, damaging infrastructure facilities, houses, and a Nova Poshta sorting hub. These attacks have resulted in three injuries and the destruction of all petrol stations in Trostianets.
Russian occupiers attacked six communities in Ukraine's Sumy region overnight, resulting in three injured people and reported damage.
Russia conducted widespread drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, utilizing 611 drones and 70 missiles. The attacks resulted in injuries in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy, where three people, including a child, were wounded.
Russia has reportedly reduced the activity of its sabotage and reconnaissance groups along the borders of Ukraine's Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions.
Russian forces shelled the city of Sumy with long-range artillery on the morning of June 12, with eight hits recorded in the city, resulting in six people injured.
ONLINE: Drone attack on a civilian target in Sumy region has one victim. Russians also report two dead and injured
Russian forces launched drone attacks on Ukraine, hitting a residential building in Pavlohrad and injuring at least 12 people. Separately, a Russian drone strike in Sumy Oblast killed a 67-year-old woman and injured two children.
Ukraine conducted widespread drone and missile attacks deep into Russian territory, targeting a Russian arms factory and causing fuel shortages in Russian-held Crimea, while Russia claimed to intercept numerous drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he had 'positive' discussions with American envoys, including Witkoff and Kushner, regarding the reactivation of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. This comes as Russia continues its attacks, with reports of multiple deaths in eastern Ukraine.
Russian forces have initiated attacks on the transport link connecting Kharkiv and Sumy, focusing on the area near Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv Oblast.
Overnight and daily Russian attacks across Ukraine have resulted in multiple civilian casualties, with reports of at least seven killed and numerous injured in regions including Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv, alongside extensive damage to residential areas.