Russia's War on Words: The Devastating Impact on Ukraine's Book Industry The war between Ukraine and Russia has had a profound impact on the world, from destroyed cathedrals to looted art objects.
However, one often overlooked casualty of this conflict is Ukraine's book industry, which has been severely damaged by targeted Russian attacks.
Over 13 million books have been destroyed in recent months, accounting for nearly a third of Ukraine's annual print run and resulting in estimated financial losses of $39. 3 million.