Russian strikes devastate Ukraine's literary heritage by destroying 12 million books

Ukraine has suffered extensive damage to its cultural heritage due to Russian strikes, resulting in the destruction of 12 million books. This assault has targeted printing facilities and historical sites, severely impacting the country's publishing sector. The Ukrainian government and UNESCO have condemned these attacks, viewing them as attempts to erase Ukrainian identity. The ongoing conflict has led to shortages of educational materials and forced schools to adapt to new teaching methods.