As the conflict intensifies, maternity hospitals in Ukraine have become tragic symbols of the war’s toll on the nation’s future. These healthcare facilities, once safe havens for newborns and mothers, are increasingly under direct threat from Russian strikes, significantly undermining efforts to sustain the country’s birth rate. The deliberate targeting of these institutions is not just an assault on infrastructure but a strategic blow aimed at destabilizing Ukrainian society at its core. Medical personnel report that constant fear and destruction drive many expectant mothers to delay or avoid giving birth in hospitals altogether, increasing the risks of complications and infant…