August 28: how life went on in Sumy and the Sumy region on Thursday

War with Russia

Over the course of the day, from the morning of August 27 to the morning of August 28, 2025, Russian troops carried out 80 shelling attacks on 34 settlements in 15 territorial communities of the region. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Sumy and Shostka districts.

The enemy carried out nearly 20 guided aerial bomb (KAB) strikes, up to 10 VOG grenade drops from UAVs, more than 10 MLRS strikes, and also conducted FPV drone and UAV attacks on the territory of Sumy region.

In the Mykolaivka rural community, as a result of an explosion caused by careless handling of an explosive object, a minor born in 2011 was injured and hospitalized.

Objects of civilian infrastructure were damaged or destroyed:

• in the Seredyna-Buda community, a private house was destroyed;
• in the Sumy community, a civilian infrastructure facility was damaged;
• in the Okhtyrka community, as a result of a UAV attack on the night of August 27, in addition to non-residential buildings, nine private houses, two multi-storey residential buildings, and two vehicles were damaged.

Over the past day, nearly 40 enemy attack drones were shot down over Sumy region. Most of them were destroyed overnight. We thank the air defense units, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Territorial Defense Forces, and everyone who protects the region 24/7.

Evacuation

Over the past day, local authorities together with units of the State Emergency Service, the National Police, and public organizations evacuated 12 people from border communities.

Agriculture

Agricultural producers in Sumy region are completing the harvest of early grain and leguminous crops. This year, more than 1 million tons of grain have been harvested from nearly 200,000 hectares. The average yield is higher than last year. Winter wheat accounts for the largest share. Barley, peas, and rapeseed have also been harvested. This harvest is Sumy region’s contribution to Ukraine’s food security.

Sources: Sumy Regional Military Administration, Sumy City Military Administration, Operational Command “North”, National Police, State Emergency Service of Sumy region, Kordon.Media