The Latest Breaking News from Sumy

Ukraine’s refugee tally hits 2 million; Zelenskyy calls Russia a ‘terrorist state’

KYIV, Ukraine — World condemnation of Russia’s war against neighboring Ukraine intensified Tuesday as a trickle of trapped civilians from one city made their way toward relative safety, but another agreed-upon pathway, from a battered and encircled seaport, came under Russian bombardment.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022

Ukraine crisis: Students rescued from Sumy, parents heave a sigh of relief

LUCKNOW: It was a huge sigh of relief for the 700 students from India trapped in the war-ravaged Sumy city in east Ukraine just 50 km from the Russian border as they were evacuated on Tuesday after a dreadful ordeal lasting for 13 days during which they, at times, even…

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2022

Ukraine crisis: Finally, students stuck in Sumy evacuated safely

KOCHI: After 13 days of uncertainty, as many as 694 Indian students, including nearly 400 Malayalis, finally left the war-torn Sumy city in Ukraine as the Indian embassy managed to successfully carry out their evacuation when Russia announced a ceasefire in five cities again on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2022

Ukraine’s refugee tally hits 2 million as more try to flee through safe routes

KYIV, Ukraine — World condemnation of Russia’s war against neighboring Ukraine intensified Tuesday as a trickle of trapped civilians from one city made their way toward relative safety, but another agreed-upon pathway, from a battered and encircled seaport, came under Russian bombardment.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022

Ukraine war in pictures: Civilians flee as Russians break ceasefires and refugee numbers soar

As a Russian ceasefire was announced, Ukrainian civilians began to flee besieged cities like Sumy and Irpin as the total number of refugees reaches two million, according to the UN.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Students stuck in Sumy, Ukraine, evacuated

Of the 700 students, 18 are from Telangana

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2022

Sumy: Evacuations begin in Ukraine war-zone to rescue the stranded

Students from India and China, allies of Russia, have been evacuated.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Second convoy of evacuees leaves Ukraine's Sumy, Ukrainian official says

A second convoy of evacuees left the Ukrainian city of Sumy through a "humanitarian corridor" created under a temporary ceasefire agreement with Russia on Tuesday, Ukraine's deputy presidential chief of staff Kyrylo Tymoshenko said.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2022

Russian airstrike leaves 21 dead including children in 'crime against humanity'

Images taken at the scene in the Ukrainian city of Sumy showcase the devastating aftermath of the Russian attack, with small bodies being pulled from the rubble.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022

Ukraine’s refugee tally hits 2 million as more try to flee through safe routes

KYIV, Ukraine — Residents of the besieged Ukrainian city of Sumy began evacuating through a designated safe corridor Tuesday despite unease over whether Russian bombing could resume without warning.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022