Russian Strikes Destroy Ukrainian Publishers, 12 Million Books Ahead of School Year

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian missile and drone strikes have damaged Ukrainian publishing houses, resulting in the destruction of an estimated 12 million books. The attacks occurred in the period leading up to the start of Ukraine's school year.

Ukrainian authorities reported damage to multiple publishing facilities and religious sites. These incidents have affected the production and distribution of educational and cultural materials across the country.

The destruction of books includes various genres, such as textbooks, fiction, and non-fiction titles. Publishing houses affected by the strikes handled a significant portion of Ukraine's printed materials.

Damage to churches also occurred during the same period. These sites sustained structural harm from the impacts.