September 4: what happened in Sumy and the Sumy region on Thursday
War with Russia
Over the course of the day, from the morning of September 3 to the morning of September 4, 2025, Russian troops carried out 133 shelling attacks on 41 settlements in 14 territorial communities of the region. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Sumy and Shostka districts.
The enemy carried out nearly 30 guided aerial bomb (KAB) strikes, nearly 20 VOG grenade drops from UAVs, and also conducted attacks using ballistic weapons, UAVs, FPV drones, and MLRS on the territory of Sumy region.
As a result of Russian shelling of the region, civilians were injured:
- In the Sumy community, a woman born in 1973 was injured as a result of a UAV strike;
- A 35-year-old man from Poltava region, who had been injured by enemy shelling on August 26 in Shostka district, died in hospital;
- A man born in 1941 also sought medical assistance after being injured on September 1 as a result of a UAV strike on a private house in the Krasnopillia community.
Objects of civilian infrastructure were damaged or destroyed:
- in the Seredyna-Buda community, a multi-apartment residential building and a private house were damaged;
- in the Znob-Novhorodske community, a civilian infrastructure facility was damaged;
- in the Bilopillia community, vehicles and a tractor were damaged;
- in the Sumy community, a private residential house and road infrastructure were damaged.
Throughout September 4, Sumy was under attack by enemy drones. From 15:00 to 19:10, four impacts were recorded within the city. As a result of the attacks, there were disruptions to electricity, water supply, and electric public transport. Medical facilities operated on backup power.
As a result of a strike in the Kovpakivskyi district, a 62-year-old man was injured. He was hospitalized, and doctors are conducting examinations. Two other men, aged 56 and 59, were also injured. They are being treated on an outpatient basis. There is no threat to life.
In the evening, an enemy drone struck the territory of a dog shelter in the suburbs. A building belonging to a charitable organization was damaged; people and animals were not injured.
Energy workers and utility services are working to eliminate the consequences of the attack. The supply of electricity, water, and internet connectivity is being restored to ensure the full functioning of the city.
Situation on the border with the Russian Federation
The situation on the front line in the Sumy direction on September 3:
Russian forces made no progress in advances or assault operations: the Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled all enemy attacks.
Enemy troops are present in the following communities:
- Khotin community: Novomykolaivka, Oleksiivka, Kindrativka, Kostiantynivka, Zhuravka, and Bilovody;
- Yunakivka community: Yablunivka, Varachyne, Basivka, Yunakivka, and Loknia;
- Krasnopillia community: Mariine and Prokhody;
- Bilopillia community: Bezsalivka and Holyshivske.
Evacuation
Over the past day, local authorities together with units of the State Emergency Service, the National Police, and public organizations evacuated five people from border communities.
Health
A Mental Health Center has been established at the Central City Clinical Hospital in Sumy. Its goal is to make mental health care accessible to everyone.
The Center provides assistance to:
- adults in difficult life circumstances
- internally displaced persons
- servicemen and their families
- those affected by the war
- patients in need of rehabilitation or palliative care
- healthcare workers
Services are provided free of charge. Appointments: +380 542 701 300 or at the registration desk. Address: Sumy, Sumska Artbryhada Street, 13/2. Hours: Monday–Friday from 8:00 to 16:30.
Sources: Sumy Regional Military Administration, Sumy City Military Administration, Operational Command “North”, National Police, State Emergency Service of Sumy region, Kordon.Media