Kyiv is currently hosting the Book Arsenal Festival, a major event in the Ukrainian literary scene. This festival comes at a poignant time as Russia's ongoing invasion has led to the deliberate bombing of Ukrainian book publishers, particularly in Kharkiv. Kharkiv, which prints 80% of all books published in Ukraine, has suffered constant attacks, resulting in the destruction of significant stocks of books and printing equipment, incurring millions in damages. The festival features displays of books destroyed in Kharkiv, underscoring the resilience of Ukraine's literary community.
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The country’s literary mecca, Kharkiv, prints 80% of all books published in Ukraine. In recent weeks the city has come under constant attack, destroying huge stocks of books and printing equipment while costing millions in damages. https://t.co/x5YNYPWc5N
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The Book Arsenal Festival has started in Kyiv. 📷: @maria_avdv https://t.co/EtxwSGnZ70
While Russia deliberately bombs Ukrainian book publishers as part of its genocidal invasion, Kyiv is hosting a major Ukrainian book festival. Never has the printed word meant so much https://t.co/tB525c3MsV