Russian attacks on Ukraine's publishing industry lead to massive book losses

Ukraine's book industry has reportedly suffered severe damage due to Russian strikes, with over 13 million books destroyed. This crisis threatens the future of Ukrainian literature and the support for new authors. The Ministry of Culture has called for urgent measures to support the industry, but independent confirmation of the situation remains limited.

Russian attacks on Ukraine's publishing industry lead to massive book losses
Published Sep 21, 2026
Mestios Reporter

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