Russian attack causes partial blackout in Sumy

- 4 September 2025, 14:34
Blackout. Stock photo: Getty Images

The city of Sumy and part of the Sumy district have been partially left without power due to a Russian strike on critical infrastructure.

Source: Sumyoblenergo, the regional power distribution company

Quote from Sumyoblenergo: "The power outage is temporary. Power engineers are working to restore the electricity supply."

Background: On the morning of 1 September, a Russian drone attack on critical infrastructure in Sumy Oblast caused a blackout in the town of Shostka and the Shostka district.

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