Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine's first week back at school
Summary
Russian missile strikes have destroyed large parts of Ukraine's book printing and cultural sites ahead of the new school year. Around 12 million books have been destroyed, and important cultural heritage sites, including the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, have been damaged.Key Facts
- Russian attacks hit printing presses and publishing houses across Ukraine.
- 12 million books were destroyed, which is about one third of Ukraine's printed books this year.
- A Kyiv printing press that supplied 10% of schoolbooks was completely destroyed.
- Kyiv's Pochaina second-hand book market was also damaged, losing many books.
- Cultural sites like museums, art galleries, and opera houses have been hit.
- The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery suffered roof damage from a drone attack.
- Repairs to the monastery’s roof are expected to cost $11.2 million and take two years.
- UNESCO condemned the attacks and listed the monastery as a world heritage site in danger.
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