Sumy Oblast
Сумська область
Total Events
4,123
Casualties
532
Capital
Sumy
Area
23,834 km²
Overview
Since the full-scale Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022, Sumy Oblast has been among the affected regions (ranked 11th) in Ukraine. A total of 2,453 conflict events have been documented in the oblast, with 17,231 reported casualties (7 per event on average). Violence against civilians accounts for the largest share of activity at 26% (627 incidents). All data is sourced from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) and covers verified incidents from February 2022 to the present.
- ▸2,453 total documented conflict events
- ▸17,231 reported casualties
- ▸Ranked 11th most affected oblast in Ukraine
- ▸Predominant event type: Violence against civilians (26%)
- ▸Event breakdown: Violence against civilians: 627; Strategic developments: 617; Battles: 611; Explosions/Remote violence: 598
- ▸Average 7 casualties per incident
Pre-war Population (2021)
1,068,247
Coordinates
50.9077°N, 34.7981°E
Monthly Timeline
Events This Month
June 2026
No events recorded yet for June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Sumy Oblast been affected by the Russia-Ukraine war?
Since the full-scale Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022, Sumy Oblast has been among the affected regions (ranked 11th) in Ukraine. A total of 2,453 conflict events have been documented in the oblast, with 17,231 reported casualties (7 per event on average). Violence against civilians accounts for the largest share of activity at 26% (627 incidents). All data is sourced from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) and covers verified incidents from February 2022 to the present.
How many conflict events have been documented in Sumy Oblast?
According to ACLED data, 4,123 conflict events have been documented in Sumy Oblast since the start of the full-scale war in February 2022.
What is the capital of Sumy Oblast?
The administrative capital of Sumy Oblast is Sumy. The oblast covers 23,834 km² and had a pre-war population of approximately 1,068,247.
What types of conflict events occur most often in Sumy Oblast?
The ACLED dataset records multiple categories of conflict events in Sumy Oblast, including shelling, airstrikes, ground engagements, and explosions. The full breakdown is available in the events timeline charts on this page.
Where can I find daily conflict reports for Sumy Oblast?
Daily conflict data for Sumy Oblast is available in the monthly and weekly timeline breakdowns on this page. Each event includes date, type, location, and casualty information sourced from ACLED and cross-referenced with multiple open-source data providers.