Underground delivery room has been set up in Zaporizhzhia to facilitate childbirth whilst under shelling by Russian Federation
In Zaporizhzhia, an underground delivery room has been set up in the shelter at City Hospital No. 9, where medical staff will be able to deliver babies and provide care for newborns even during Russian shelling.
This was reported by the Zaporizhzhia City Council, according to Censor.NET.
Two delivery rooms have been set up in the basement, along with a convertible cot and the necessary equipment for caring for newborns.
The room has been fitted with a centralised oxygen supply and an independent power supply. A shower room has also been installed, and facilities have been provided to help new mothers relax.
According to Regina Kharchenko, secretary of the Zaporizhzhia City Council, several such facilities have already been set up in the city. Work will continue to ensure that women and newborns can receive medical care regardless of the security situation.
How many babies have been born in the hospital since the start of the year?
According to the city council, 368 births have been attended at the maternity ward of Hospital No. 9 since the start of 2026.
During this time, 370 children were born – 194 boys and 176 girls, including two sets of twins.
In addition, other hospitals in Zaporizhzhia have already set up underground operating theatres, intensive care units and pre-operative facilities. Healthcare facilities are also stocking up on medicines and medical supplies to ensure they can continue to operate during emergencies.
