Russian military actions are systematically damaging Ukraine’s cultural infrastructure, including the deliberate destruction of books. A recent strike near Kyiv alone destroyed over 60,000 books in a single warehouse. Publishers report that these losses are increasingly unsustainable, threatening the future of Ukrainian literature and knowledge. The attacks represent a targeted effort to erase Ukrainian identity and history. This destruction goes beyond military targets, directly impacting access to information and cultural heritage. The scale of book destruction is immense and continues to grow with ongoing conflict. Concerns are rising about the long-term consequences for Ukrainian culture and the preservation of its literary legacy.