Russian strikes destroy 12 million books in Ukraine
By The BriefBrief
Ukraine says Russian strikes have destroyed 12 million books, targeting publishers ahead of the country’s first week back at school. Ukraine also alleges attacks on churches as part of a deliberate effort to hit its culture.
WHO:Ukraine
WHAT:Ukraine says Russian strikes destroyed 12 million books and hit publishers and churches.
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:Ukraine says the attacks are deliberately aimed at damaging its culture ahead of the first week back at school.
Reporting from 2 identified publishers across this event arc.
