Ukrainian book publishing has become a strategic target for Russia this summer. More than 13 million books have been destroyed in attacks on publishing warehouses. And today, the enemy struck another blow — destroying Kyiv’s oldest book market.

Today, as Russia continues to destroy Ukrainian books & cultural heritage, Richard Ovenden’s Burning the Books gains a deeply personal meaning in Ukraine. We are proud to announce the 🇺🇦 edition, created as a joint charitable project with Ranok Publishing House @bodleianlibs

Russia destroyed 8 million books in a drone strike on the warehouse of Ukrainian publisher Ranok, including 600,000 school textbooks. This was not collateral damage—it was a deliberate attack on knowledge, memory, and Ukraine's future. #CultureUnderAttack #StandWithUkraine

Ukraine's cultural heritage is European heritage. When Russian missiles destroy our libraries, museums, churches, and historic sites, they are attacking the shared memory and identity of Europe. Protecting Ukraine's culture means protecting our common civilization.

Ukraine has always been part of European civilization. Long before today's Europe, Kyivan Rus shaped the continent's history, and Anne of Kyiv became Queen of France. Our future in Europe is also our history.

More than 1.5 million Ukrainian books have been destroyed in Russian missile attacks on printing warehouses in June and July. The international community must respond with the complete cultural isolation of Russia.

Nearly 1 million Ukrainian books were destroyed in Russia's missile strike on 18–19 July, including 250,000 Grade 9 textbooks prepared for schools. Another 650,000 scientific & fiction books were damaged. Russia is attacking education, culture & the future of Ukrainian children.

Russia has struck the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a @UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1051, the Lavra is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in Europe and a symbol of Ukraine's cultural and spiritual heritage.

Mobile library in the Solonyanska community (Dnipropetrovsk region) is now on the road! First village visits completed, first books borrowed. Grateful to everyone who made this possible. @LibrariesConne1

Russia’s missile strike destroyed the children’s library in Novhorod-Siverskyi, Chernihiv region. The library was located in a 19th-century house—an architectural heritage site. #Ukraine

Lyusyena Shum, Head of the Library Country Foundation, told students at Komazawa Women’s University in Tokyo about the scale of Russia’s cultural genocide in Ukraine and the destruction of books and libraries. #UkraineWar #library #CulturalGenocide #SaveUkrainianCulture

Russia’s State Library has revived a Soviet-style “special archive” to store thousands of seized Ukrainian books from occupied territories — labeling them “Ukrainian Russophobic literature.” About 10–12K titles collected since 2024.

📚 Discover Chapter Ukraine — a digital platform showcasing Ukrainian books translated into foreign languages. Find, filter & share curated selections for libraries and bookstores worldwide. 👉 chapterukraine.com/ #UkrainianBooks #Translation #ReadUkraine

During the war, libraries never closed. They became centers of support, learning, and faith in victory. Thank you to Ukraine’s librarians! #UkrainianLibrariesDay

Russian drones hit the library in #Sumy State University on the night of August 18. In April 2025, russian fire destroyed 45,000 books — now another 15,000, the newest collections from the last 5–6 years, are lost. #RussiaIsATerroristState #CulturalGenocide

Exhibition “Words in flame” documents the destruction of #Ukrainian libraries by Russia’s war. 83 powerful photos reveal the scale of cultural loss — and resilience. Available worldwide in print-ready format. 🔗 livelibrary.com.ua/en/news/e…

The library was damaged during a Russian missile attack on June 6, 2025. Today, the library team dreams of restoring the space with modern furniture, technology, inclusive solutions, new books, and the warmth that people need. youtu.be/Xi-nwItIRxo?si=ssaV…

The Buksin bibliobus visited Hansen’s Town in #SofiivskaBorshchahivka! Its first trip in a brand-new design turned into a joyful day of shared reading and leisure for kids and adults alike 💚 #bibliobus #Buksin #healthylibraries

This is the story of one of Kyiv’s public libraries that was damaged in yet another rocket attack. Under the leadership of Ivanna Shcherbyna, the network of 17 libraries in the Solomianskyi district continues to operate and welcome readers. youtu.be/wWeu-u7Fzd0?si=9tvC… #Kyiv #library

Russia struck Kyiv again. This time, the warehouse of Ukrainian book publisher and online store Nash Format was hit. This is what the “Russian world” leaves behind. Burned and damaged books. #RussianWarCrimes