In Sumy region, in Yunakivka community, only 31 people remain out of population of 5,000

In Sumy region, in Yunakivka community, only 31 people remain out of population of 5,000

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As of the end of 2025, only 31 people remained out of a population of 5,000 in the Yunakivka community in the Sumy region.

According to Ukrinform, this was reported in an interview with Suspilne by Olena Sima, head of the Yunakivka community.

“2025 was one of the most difficult years in the life of the Yunakivka community. As a result of constant shelling throughout the year, seven civilians were killed. Of the nearly 5,000 residents, only 31 people remain in the community,” she said.

According to her, the condition of the community's settlements is currently critical.

“As a result of prolonged shelling, the Basivka district has been completely destroyed. The village of Yunakivka has suffered critical damage. The Khrapivshchyna and Kyianytsia districts have suffered significant damage, and some villages have been only 40% preserved. The Mohrytsia district has also suffered significant damage,” she said.

Earlier it was reported that in Sumy region, eight people were killed and 40 more were wounded in November. In total, there were more than 1,500 Russian strikes on the region during the month.

Photo: Suspilne Sumy

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