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SocietyWith deaths outnumbering births in Ukraine, having babies becomes an act of national pride

In war-torn Ukraine, deaths outnumber births by more than 3 to 1, making childbirth a symbol of national pride and even survival. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from an underground bomb shelter converted into a delivery room.

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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-02 23:41Original

With deaths outnumbering births in Ukraine, having babies becomes an act of national pride
With deaths outnumbering births in Ukraine, having babies becomes an act of national prideSociety