A maternity hospital was the safest place for ‘ray of sunshine’ expecting her first baby. Then Russia hit it with a missile
Original story by cnn.com · July 29, 2025 · News
Tragedy Strikes Ukraine With Devastating Hospital Missile Attack
A missile strike shattered the dreams of Diana Koshyk, a hopeful mother-to-be, when a Russian attack on a maternity hospital took her life and the life of her unborn child.
The Breaking Point
Diana Koshyk struggled with miscarriages before joyfully expecting her first child. At seven months pregnant, she believed the maternity hospital in Kamianske, Ukraine, was the safest refuge to bring her baby into the world.
Beneath the Surface
The attack struck at the heart of civilian life, amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. This tragic event occurred just hours after U.S. President Trump intensified pressure on Russia to end the conflict, slashing the timeline for peace.
The Ripple Effect
Diana's death, alongside two others and injuries to twenty-two, underscores the senseless human cost of the ongoing war, leaving loved ones and a community in mourning while highlighting the urgent need for tangible peace efforts.
"She was a ray of sunshine, eagerly awaiting her own child... and now Russia cut their thread of life," reflected Anna Bunich, capturing the deep personal loss felt by friends and family.
Anna Bunich, close friend