In Pokrovsk, the last maternity hospital in eastern Ukraine faces relentless bombardments as Russian forces advance. Head obstetrician Ivan Tsyganok describes the dire conditions: frequent attacks, staff shortages, power outages, and a rise in premature births. Patients and staff, stressed and malnourished, often shelter from missile attacks. Despite the dangers, doctors remain determined to continue their work. The potential closure of the hospital would force relocating patients to Dnipro, a risky journey during labor, marking a tragic loss for the region.
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