# Russian strike on Kyiv book market called an attempt to annihilate Ukrainian identity

https://mins.news/en/video/24309

- France 24 English, 2026-08-17 15:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omsvuThM8nM

> A Russian strike hit a central book market in Kyiv on Sunday. FRANCE 24 correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze described it as an attack on Ukrainian culture, language and identity, saying strikes since the start of summer have destroyed millions of books and also targeted churches and other important cultural sites.

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