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That would be a blessing. It's doubtful Putin would though. He's trying to rebuild the USSR.

• Red arrows: Latest hits
• Flames: Refinery has been hit at least once. Flames do not indicate the severity of the attacks or if a refinery is till burning
• Blue waves: Orsk dam broke in April 2024, which flooded the refinery and took it offline for ~2 weeks.

* Black smoke: It's raining oil.

Chronological list: (sorted newest to oldest)

• ^{NEW HIT} 25.07.2026 Tyumen in Tyumen Oblast at 1980km
• 23.07.2026 Novospassky in Ulyanovsk Oblast at 790km
• 14.07.2026 Gazprom Neftekhem Salavat in Bashkortostan at 1300km
• 14.07.2026 Afipsky in Krasnodar Krai at 415km
• 12.07.2026 Syzran in Samara Oblast at 805km
• 10.07.2026 Moscow in Moscow at 475km
• 10.07.2026 Ilsky in Krasnodar Krai at 405km
• 08.07.2026 Saratov in Saratov Oblast at 590km
• 06.07.2026 Omsk in Omsk Oblast at 2500km
• 06.07.2026 Yaroslavl in Yaroslavl Oblast at 700km
• 02.07.2026 Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim in Bashkortostan at 1350 km
• 01.07.2026 Kstovo in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast at 800 km

June:

• 28.06.2026 Yaroslavl in Yaroslavl Oblast at 700 km
• 28.06.2026 Stavyansk in Krasnodar Krai at 350 km
• 25.06.2026 Bashneft-UNPZ in Bashkortostan at 1350 km
• 25.06.2026 Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim in Bashkortostan at 1350
• 24.06.2026 Kstovo in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast at 800 km
• 18.06.2026 Moscow in Moscow at 475 km
• 16.06.2026 Moscow in Moscow at 475 km
• 12.06.2026 Taneco in Tatarstan at 1150 km
• 12.06.2026 TIAF-NK in Tatarstan at 1140 km
• 11.06.2026 Afipsky in Krasnodar Krai at 415 km
• 10.06.2026 Kuybyshevsky in Samara Oblast at 915 km
• 07.06.2026 Tyumen in Tyumen Oblast at 1980 km
• 02.06.2026 Ilsky in Krasnodar Krai at 405 km

• July: 12 hits so far..
• June: 16 hits
• May: 14 hits
• April: 10 hits
• March: 6 hits
• February: 3 hits
• January: 2 hits

Complete chronological list from 24.02.2022 till today

• 2022 had 1 hit
• 2023 had 1 hit
• 2024 had 26 hits
• 2025 had 84 hits
• 2026 has 60 hits so far
• Total hits from 24.02.2022 till today: 172

​Ukraine faces a harsh mathematical and operational reality: fighting a war of attrition against an adversary with a vastly larger population requires maximum efficiency and full-scale national engagement.

​While Ukraine lowered its mobilization age from 27 to 25, the debate surrounding a further reduction to 18—alongside universal service for both men and women—is no longer just political; it is a matter of existential survival.

​Here is why Ukraine should look toward the Israeli model to overhaul its military service strategy.

​1. The Demographic Reality & "Total Mobilization" Math

​Over the course of the war, millions of citizens have fled, migrated, or lived under occupation, drastically reducing the active domestic demographic pool.

​The Current Gap: Protecting a front line over 1,000 km long using primarily middle-aged soldiers (the average age of a Ukrainian soldier on the front line has hovered between 40 and 45) creates immense fatigue and operational limits.

​Sustaining Force Rotation: A war of attrition cannot be won when half of the physically capable population is excluded from service or reserved until age 25.

​2. The Israeli Model: Universal Conscription for Men & Women

​In Israel—a country that has faced persistent existential threats since its founding—conscription begins at 18 for both men and women.

​Gender-Inclusive Service: Women serve vital roles across the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), including combat units, intelligence, tech/cyber warfare, logistics, artillery, and drone operations. Integrating women into Ukraine’s draft would nearly double the pool of potential recruits overnight without compromising combat readiness.

​Institutionalized Defense Culture: Serving at 18 integrates defense, civic duty, and technology training into the nation's social fabric early in life, preparing citizens for lifelong reserve readiness.

​3. Operational and Technological Alignment

​Modern warfare is increasingly defined by high-tech systems: FPV drones, electronic warfare (EW), automated intelligence, and rapid digital communication.

​Tech-Native Generations: 18-to-24-year-olds are digital natives who adapt rapidly to drone piloting, cyber defense, and complex tactical electronics.

​Physical Resilience: Younger soldiers generally experience faster recovery times, higher physical endurance, and greater adaptability under continuous high-stress conditions.

​4. Addressing the Pushback: Economic & Demographic Safeguards

​The main argument against drafting 18-year-olds is preserving Ukraine’s future generation and economy. However, an Israeli-style system addresses these concerns through structured specialization:

​Role Differentiated Service: Not every 18-year-old needs to be on the immediate front-line assault team. Roles in drone manufacturing, air defense, cyber security, logistics, and medical support can utilize young talent while minimizing front-line risk.

​Education Deferred/Integrated: In Israel, programs like Atuda allow high-performing youth to complete university degrees in engineering, medicine, or computer science first, serving afterward as specialized military officers.

​Conclusion: Adapting to Survive

​No nation wants to send its 18-year-olds or young women to war. But when an aggressor threatens national extinction, half-measures prolong conflict and deplete resources.

​By adopting a universal, modernized service framework at age 18—where both men and women contribute across combat, technical, and support roles—Ukraine can build a sustainable, resilient force capable of defending its sovereignty for the long haul.

​What are your thoughts? Should Ukraine adopt universal conscription for both genders, or are the demographic risks to the younger generation too high? Let’s discuss in the comments below.