2025-07-09: A Russian attack on Wednesday (9 July) targeted energy infrastructure in Sumy Oblast, leading to widespread power outages in the city of Sumy and the Sumy and Okhtyrka Districts. Repair crews are working under heightened conditions to restore power.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
