Expecting on the Front Lines: Motherhood in Ukraine’s Military

 

Pregnant Ukrainian soldiers say they are fighting for the future of their country and for their children.

 

Aug. 25, 2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/world/europe/ukraine-military-war-pregnancy.html

The number of women serving in Ukraine’s military has grown to about 70,000 since Russia’s invasion in 2022. And those who become pregnant often serve in tough conditions under relentless shelling, living without heat in the winter, or running water and proper toilets.