In Odesa, part of Maternity Ward No. 5, damaged by a Russian attack, will be partially reopened.
In Odesa, plans are underway to partially restore the operation of Maternity Hospital No. 5, which was damaged in a Russian attack on March 28. The facility has already undergone emergency repairs, with structural reinforcements and the replacement of damaged windows and doors. Maternity Hospital No. 5 is the only one in Odesa with a specialized bomb shelter.
The Odesa city authorities are working to restore the partial operation of Maternity Hospital No. 5 as quickly as possible, which was damaged as a result of the Russian attack on March 28. The first deputy mayor of Odesa, Alexander Filatov, reported that the city is making efforts to open the facility in the areas that have received the necessary permits from the relevant authorities. At the same time, work is continuing to restore the damaged part of the building.
According to Filatov, the main priority is the safety of women, infants, and staff. After the attack at the maternity hospital No. 5, emergency and stabilization work was carried out, including reinforcing structures, installing a temporary roof, sealing rooms, and replacing damaged windows and doors. According to the city council, the operating rooms and delivery rooms did not suffer significant damage.
The №5 maternity hospital is of great importance to Odesa, as it is the only maternity facility in the city equipped with a specialized bomb shelter, where emergency care can be provided to pregnant women, mothers, and newborns. The operation of the medical facility will be resumed after obtaining the necessary permits. The first deputy mayor, Alexander Filatov, and the acting deputy mayor, Elena Yakimenko, visited the facility to check the progress of the restoration work and its readiness to receive patients.