Russian Strikes Destroy Millions of Books Ahead of Ukrainian School Year

Russian missile attacks destroyed approximately 12 million books across Ukraine just days before students were scheduled to return to classrooms. The destruction has drawn international condemnation as educators scramble to replace essential learning materials.

31 Aug, 05:01 — 31 Aug, 05:01

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Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine's first week back at school

Ukraine says Russia is deliberately attacking its culture, after strikes on publishers and churches.

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Russian Strikes Destroy Millions of Books Ahead of Ukrainian School Year

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Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine's first week back at school

Η Ρωσία καταστρέφει 12 εκατομμύρια βιβλία στην Ουκρανία πριν την επιστροφή των μαθητών στα σχολεία -Τι επιδιώκει το Κρεμλίνο

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