
Liubov Martynenko
Liubov Martynenko is a dedicated midwife working in Kherson, Ukraine, who operates in a perilous environment due to ongoing conflict. Daily, she travels to collect meals for her underground maternity ward, navigating the dangers of the 'red zone' near Russian forces. Recently, she survived a drone attack that struck her ambulance, highlighting the increasing risks faced by medical personnel in war zones and the alarming trend of attacks on healthcare facilities.
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Liubov Martynenko works in an underground maternity ward in Kherson and collects meals from another hospital in a conflict zone.
From Ukraine and Sudan to Gaza: why have hospitals become a target of war? | Global developmentThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-27



