September 6: how life continued in Sumy and the Sumy region on Saturday
War with Russia
During the day, from the morning of September 5 to the morning of September 6, 2025, Russian troops carried out 146 shelling attacks on 55 settlements in 18 territorial communities of the region. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Sumy and Shostka districts.
The enemy used 30 guided aerial bomb (KAB) strikes, nearly 20 MLRS strikes, more than 20 VOG grenade drops from UAVs, and carried out FPV drone attacks, UAV strikes, and missile strikes on the territory of the Sumy region.
As a result of Russian shelling in the Sumy region, fortunately, there were no killed or injured civilians.
Objects of civilian infrastructure were damaged or destroyed:
- In the Znob-Novhorodske community, two vehicles were damaged;
- In the Seredyna-Buda community, a private household and two vehicles were damaged;
- In the Shostka community, an outbuilding was damaged;
- In the Richky community, a private house was damaged;
- In the Sumy community, a private house, an outbuilding, and non-residential premises were damaged;
- In the Bilopillia community, a private house and three vehicles were damaged.
On September 6, an enemy drone hit a vehicle in the Krasnopillia community. A 57-year-old man was injured. He was taken to hospital with injuries, and doctors are providing all necessary medical assistance.
On the evening of September 5, at around 21:00, Russian forces attacked the Sumy community with two strike UAVs. One enemy drone was shot down in the air by Ukrainian defenders. Another UAV hit the Kovpakivskyi district, outside the residential sector. No one was injured.
Situation on the border with Russia
Situation on the frontline in the Sumy direction as of September 5:
The Defense Forces of Ukraine achieved success in the area of Bezsalivka in the Bilopillia community. Meanwhile, the enemy did not achieve success in advancing or assault operations. The Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled all attacks.
As reported by Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, the number of Russian assault actions in the Sumy direction has decreased. According to him, this is due to heavy enemy losses.
Russian troops are present in the following communities:
- Khotin community: Volodymyrivka, Novomykolaivka, Oleksiivka, Kindrativka, Kostiantynivka, and Bilovody;
- Yunakivka community: Yablunivka, Varachyne, Basivka, Yunakivka, Loknia, and Sadky;
- Krasnopillia community: Mar’yine and Prokhody;
- Bilopillia community: Bezsalivka.
Evacuation
Over the course of the day, local authorities, together with units of the State Emergency Service, the National Police, and public organizations, evacuated 11 people from border communities.
Sumy City Day
Sumy turns 370 years old! Happy birthday, dear city. Happy holiday, residents of Sumy! May peace, prosperity, and confidence in the future reign in your families.
Charity and sports
On Sumy City Day, participants gathered for a charity run to raise funds for Sumy defenders. The run covered 4.5 km through the city streets.
Cultural events for Sumy City Day
- At the city gallery, there is an exhibition of works by students of the M. Lysenko Children’s Art School and a photo exhibition by serviceman Roman Ostrovskyi. Visitors can also take photos near a banner with a commemorative stamp featuring the motanka — the guardian of Sumy — or purchase a postcard and leave wishes for the city while donating to our Defenders;
- In the Art Courtyard at 6 Voskresenska Street, a craft fair of Sumy manufacturers and artists will be held. Here, visitors can decorate clothing with Ukrainian poetry and purchase unique items imbued with the spirit and energy of Sumy.
Sources: Sumy Regional Military Administration, Sumy City Military Administration, Operational Command “North”, National Police, State Emergency Service of Sumy region, Kordon.Media