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Childbirth Becomes Act of Resistance in War-Torn Ukraine

3/7/2026

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In Ukraine, childbirth has become a patriotic act amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Katerina Minder, a Ukrainian mother, views having children as resistance to the invasion and to preserve Ukrainian identity.
The conflict has caused a demographic crisis, with births dropping from about 30,000 pre-war to 10,000–12,000 per month.
Igor Sirenko, an obstetrician, finds purpose in bringing life into the world despite air alarms and violence.

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Story summary

In Ukraine, childbirth has become a patriotic act amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Katerina Minder, a Ukrainian mother, views having children as resistance to the invasion and to preserve Ukrainian identity.
The conflict has caused a demographic crisis, with births dropping from about 30,000 pre-war to 10,000–12,000 per month.
Igor Sirenko, an obstetrician, finds purpose in bringing life into the world despite air alarms and violence.