Should 18-year-olds be mobilized? Expert explains how it will affect demographics.

The Ukrainian government is considering the possibility of lowering the mobilization age to 18. Analyzing the demographic situation in the country, expert Oleksandr Hladun explained how this could impact the population.

According to Hladun's conclusions, individuals born in 2001 belong to the group with the lowest birth rates. The threat of military conflict with neighboring countries could lead to even greater losses among the young population, resulting in a decrease in overall numbers. Hladun emphasized that the issue of mobilization must be resolved taking into account the needs of the army and national security support.

The demographer also pointed out that young men are concerned about the possible conscription because there are rumors that they could be sent to the front line, where there is significant danger. However, Hladun noted that for every fighter on the front, there are five or six people providing rear support, so these fears are unfounded.

The expert warned that if, in the case of a necessary conscription, 20,000 people refuse, it could lead to the downfall of the country and its submission to Russia. He cited the example of ORDLO, where local people were dragged into fighting against the Ukrainian army.

Recently, more and more citizens of Ukraine have expressed a desire to voluntarily join the Armed Forces. The '18-24' program already has hundreds of subscribers, and approximately one and a half thousand people are at the final stage of selection.

Earlier, Oleksandr Hladun emphasized that to maintain the population of Ukraine, each woman needs to give birth to three children.