Russia’s war in Ukraine is hurting more than just buildings and roads. It is also destroying books. Millions of them have been lost in Russian airstrikes. Libraries, printers, and bookstores are being hit.

This is a huge blow to Ukraine. Books are how a country keeps its culture and its story alive. When these are turned to ash, a big part of the country’s history is gone forever.

People are worried about what this means for the future. If the books are gone, how will children learn their history? How will authors keep writing? Experts say this is a way to try and erase Ukrainian identity.

This isn't just happening in Ukraine. Cultural sites all over the world are being destroyed during wars, and often, no one faces any punishment for it. It leaves many wondering how we can protect our human history when things get violent.

To fight back against this loss, the Ukrainian government is starting a big fundraising project. They want to help publishers who have been hit hard by the attacks. The goal is to keep Ukrainian stories being told, even while the war continues. They need money to print new books and rebuild the places where people go to read.

It is a race against time. For now, the future of Ukraine's writers and libraries hangs in the balance.

Source: apnews.com