A Ukrainian publisher said Friday that more than 2,000 donated Japanese picture books, translated into Ukrainian, were among some 8 million books destroyed after their warehouse in eastern Ukraine was hit by a Russian drone attack over the weekend.
The incident occurred at a warehouse in eastern Ukraine, which stored a large quantity of books before distribution. The Japanese picture books were among the inventory completely burned in the attack.
This is a significant loss to cultural and educational efforts in Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. The destroyed books included a variety of titles, including children's picture books supported by the international community.
The publisher has not yet disclosed details on the value of the damage or plans to reprint or replace the lost books. The incident once again highlights the far-reaching impact of the conflict on the cultural and educational life of the Ukrainian people.
