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Story summary
- In Hoshcha, Ukraine, the maternity ward is deserted as births fall to 139 this year, down from over 400 a decade ago.
- The town, with about 5,000 residents, has 141 fatalities since 2022 as many young men are missing or serving in the military.
- Financial instability and the war's unpredictability deter young couples from starting families.
- Experts warn Ukraine’s population could fall to 9 million by 2100.
