Publisher warehouse damaged in Russian strike on Dnipro

On the birthday of the Ukrainian publishing house Smaki on 30 September, Russian strike drones hit their warehouse in the city of Dnipro, destroying part of its print run.

Source: Smaki publishing house on Instagram

Quote: "We have just been informed that our book warehouse has been damaged by a missile strike. And of all days, it happens on our birthday. We have lost part of our stock but will definitely recover the losses. Thanks to everyone who is with us in this difficult time."

Details: Nataliia Smakovska, the executive director of the publishing house, said the warehouse was on the ground floor of a five-storey building targeted by drones, which caused a fire.

A staff member was present in the warehouse at the time of the attack but managed to hide between walls when he heard the drone approaching.

Quote: "Fortunately, our employee was unharmed – he heard the change in the Shahed's noise and hid between walls. Otherwise he would have been injured by the debris."

More details: The total number of books damaged in this attack remains unknown. Readers can support the publisher by purchasing books from its website or in bookstores.

Background:

• Russian attack drones struck the city of Dnipro on the evening of 30 September 2025, resulting in fires, damaging more than 15 buildings, including medical and educational facilities, and destroying over 20 cars. One man was hospitalised in a critical condition and despite medical efforts, he did not survive.
• In total, 31 people were affected by the attack, including children.
• A Russian strike has damaged an art museum in the city of Dnipro. The attack left the facade and entrance doors damaged and nearly all the windows shattered. Preliminary visual inspection indicates that the collection was not harmed. Staff are currently clearing the aftermath of the strikes.

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