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Russian Strikes Destroy Over 1.5 Million Books in Ukraine

During the incomplete month of July, over 1.5 million books were destroyed in Ukraine due to Russian strikes. Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov emphasized that this is a deliberate continuation of the cultural genocide that Moscow has been waging against Ukraine. The government is developing support programs for affected publishers.

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    Russian shelling destroyed over 1.5 million books in Ukraine

    Due to Russian attacks in July, over 1.5 million books were destroyed in Ukraine, marking a new level of losses for the cultural sector.

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    Russia Destroyed Over 1.5 Million Ukrainian Books in July

    Russian attacks destroyed over 1.5 million Ukrainian books, stated Kyrylo Budanov.

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