Nearly 3,000 people evacuated from Sumy border region since 2026
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Posted Jun 7, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-07-0900
Over 2,900 people, including 50 children, have been evacuated from Ukraine's Sumy border region since early 2026, with 83 settlements fully cleared, according to the regional State Emergency Service.
Almost 3,000 individuals have been evacuated from the border areas of Ukraine's Sumy region since the beginning of 2026, according to information released by the regional State Emergency Service (DSNS). The total number of evacuees stands at 2,907, which includes 50 children. Authorities confirmed that residents from 83 settlements have been fully relocated as part of these ongoing efforts. The evacuations are reportedly a response to the security situation in the border territories.
Sources: Suspilne Novyny