Sumy, a center of Ukrainian culture, lives in the crosshairs of a new Russian offensive

By Joanna Kakissis

The northern regional capital has become a frequent target of Russian drones, missiles and guided bombs. Now, Ukraine’s top general says at least 50,000 Russian troops have massed across the border.

(Image credit: Anton Shtuka for NPR)

The northern regional capital has become a frequent target of Russian drones, missiles and guided bombs. Now, Ukraine’s top general says at least 50,000 Russian troops have massed across the border.

(Image credit: Anton Shtuka for NPR)

Source:: https://www.npr.org/2025/07/11/g-s1-75840/sumy-ukraine-russia-offensive