Targeted blow to culture: 'Nash Format' publishing house office in Kyiv destroyed during Russian night attack

On the night of August 16, 2026, the capital of Ukraine was once again subjected to Russian aggression. As a result of a large-scale missile attack on Kyiv, which caused casualties and destruction in residential areas, the city's cultural infrastructure also suffered serious damage. One of the objects that sustained critical damage was the office of the well-known publishing house 'Nash Format', located in close proximity to the Pochaina metro station.

Scale of destruction in the publishing house office

According to the provided data, the strike hit the company's administrative premises directly. Significant parts of load-bearing walls were blown out in several offices, creating a threat of structural collapse. Ceiling slabs sustained serious damage, and furniture in the rooms was either completely destroyed or displaced by the blast wave. Fortunately, no one was in the office at the time of the attack, so human casualties were avoided. Currently, the publishing house team is assessing the damage and drawing up a plan for restoration work.

History of repeated attacks on the book business

This is not the first time Russian strikes have damaged 'Nash Format's' infrastructure. The publishing house's history records a precedent from July 4, 2025, when a warehouse complex and the company's online store were damaged as a result of shelling in Kyiv. At that time, the blast wave and debris destroyed the building's facade, blew out window openings, and damaged the ceilings. Part of the book fund stored in the warehouse was destroyed not only by the explosion but also during the subsequent firefighting. Estimated losses from downtime and the need to relocate were assessed at between $30,000 and $100,000. Full restoration of operations was achieved only a month and a half after the incident.

Situation at the Pochaina market

Parallel to the destruction in the publishing house office, the famous book market in Pochaina was also damaged during the night attack. According to rescue services, part of the trading area burned to the ground. Firefighting efforts were complicated by the presence of a large amount of combustible materials, as well as repeated alarms that prevented forces from concentrating on extinguishing the fire. Rescuers continued to eliminate the fire throughout the day on August 16.

General context of the attack on Kyiv

The night attack on Kyiv, during which the publishing house was damaged, was part of a large-scale strike by ballistic missiles. As a result of this operation, three people were injured. Strikes on infrastructure, including cultural and commercial objects, demonstrate the systematic nature of pressure on Ukraine's civilian sector, which has been ongoing for more than two years.