On July 29, 2023, there was a rocket attack on the city of Sumy, as a result of which the Sretensky church of the UOC suffered, local publicks report with reference to the rector of the church Archpriest Anatoliy Poloz.

As a result of the impact damaged the covering of the dome, windows in the temple itself, as well as the premises of the Sunday school. There was no information about victims.

It is known that the Sretensky temple is in the final stage of construction, but it is still holding services.