{
  "id": 12602952,
  "title": "25-year-old Natalia, born in Russia, served in the Israeli army, returned to Ukraine during the full-scale invasion, and join the Armed Forces of Ukraine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/25-year-old-natalia-born-in-russia-served-in-the-israeli-army",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T10:10:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/07/25-year-old-natalia-born-in-russia-served-in-the-israeli-army-returned-to-ukraine-during-the-full-scale-invasion-and-join-the-armed-forces-of-ukraine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Natalia, a 25-year-old from Odesa, Russia, has served in both the Israeli and Ukrainian militaries. She was born in Saint Petersburg but does not recall her early life there, instead remembering only her time in Ukraine. After completing her education in Ukraine, Lithuania, and Denmark, she moved to Israel where she served in a search-and-rescue brigade and an engineering corps unit along the northern border. Upon returning to Ukraine in March 2025, she joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Natalia has experienced the rigorous nature of military service in both countries, noting their ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and utilize innovative technologies. However, she has also observed shortcomings in the Ukrainian army's adaptation to women, citing issues with clothing and equipment sizing. Despite challenges, she believes the military experience in both nations provides valuable insights into societal composition and fosters resilience in facing adversity.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian society is not yet ready for the mandatory mobilization of women into the military, she believes.",
  "key_points": [
    "Natalia, 25, born in Russia, served in Israeli army",
    "Returned to Ukraine during full-scale invasion",
    "Joined Armed Forces of Ukraine in March 2025"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
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      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/cheong-wa-dae-denies-ukraine-claim-that-korea-supplied-fuel-to-russia",
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      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}