# Ukraine’s Culture Ministry launches major fundraiser for publishers hit by Russian attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/67084

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-21 09:05 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-culture-ministry-announces-major-fundraising-initiative-to-help-publishers-struggling-after-russian-attacks/

> Ukraine’s Culture Ministry has launched a $500,000 grant fundraiser for independent publishers facing severe losses after Russian attacks destroyed 13 million books over the summer. The book industry’s losses have reached at least Hr 1.75 billion ($32 million), and applications are expected to open in November to support at least 20 publishers with printing costs.

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