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Russia's attacks target Ukraine's booming book industry
Original: Incinerated novels and destroyed warehouses: Russia’s war on Ukrainian books
Russian strikes on Ukrainian publishing warehouses and printing facilities have destroyed large stocks of books, as Ukraine's publishing sector experiences a boom driven by the 2022 invasion. Publishers report incinerated novels and ruined warehouses, with repeated attacks now threatening an industry that became a symbol of cultural resilience after the full-scale invasion began.
Why now: Fresh Guardian reporting on Russian attacks destroying Ukrainian book stocks highlights the cultural dimension of the war.
RussiaUkraineUkrainian publishing industryThe Guardian
Evidence
- Incinerated novels and destroyed warehouses: Russia’s war on Ukrainian books · The Guardian
A Ukrainian publishing boom sparked by the 2022 invasion is now under threat from the force and frequency of Russian attacks
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