Zeci de mii de cărți distruse după atacul Rusiei asupra pieței de carte "Petrivka" din Kiev

The recent Russian attack on Kyiv caused significant damage to the Petrivka book market, with losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands of euros. Several bookstores reported extensive destruction, including the Alpaca bookstore, which lost 42,000 books worth approximately 126,000 euros. Other vendors also faced severe losses, with some estimating damages up to 316,000 euros. Many merchants attempted to salvage their goods during the fire, but the central area of the market was largely destroyed. The ongoing conflict has severely impacted the local book trade, with many businesses struggling to recover from repeated attacks.