The Book Bans of War: A Calculated Effort to Erase Ukraine's Identity The destruction of 12 million books in Ukraine, ahead of the country's first week back at school, is a calculated attack on Ukrainian identity, culture, and history.
This assault on physical books is part of a broader campaign by Russia to destroy Ukraine's cultural heritage, targeting museums, art galleries, film studios, libraries, and opera houses.
The destruction is not limited to just books; over 35 publishing facilities have been hit in recent weeks, including a major printing press in Kyiv that was set ablaze as production was ramping up.