October 12, 2023 Ukraine war approximately 9 years and 8 months into the invasion of Crimea. Day 596 of special Putin's operations. Big picture. The plucky and determined Ukrainian defenders again have refused to accept the tyranny of the Kremlin on this day. Kremlin troop movements and the addition of new brigades to the front will present new target opportunities for Ukrainian defenders, and likely more free tanks. At Avdivka the Kremlin has gone on a heavy offensive, estimates of 2,000 to 8,000 troops in this area have been attempting to attack over the last three days. Nipa line. Nothing to speak of in combat from this area today. Exchanges of artillery continue, and the Kremlin continues to shell civilian structures. Kremlin mouthpieces have been insinuating that Ukraine will be attempting a landing sometime soon. Zaprasaya front. This front has been relatively quiet for the last few days. Ukraine has shown an advanced west of Robotime, continuing what appears to be the expansion of the front to take the town of Koparni. East front, Donetsk. Combat continues to be pressed by the Kremlin at the corner between Volheda and Marienka. In what is the largest single assault since the invasion, the Kremlin has spent the last three days sending Russian boys to get blown up around Avdivka. Ukraine counts nearly 130 tanks, and as many armored vehicles of the Russian Federation destroyed in the fields and roads around Avdivka. Despite heavy shelling and bombing and literally thousands of conscripts being brought into combat, the Kremlin has so far failed to encircle the city. The troops in Avdivka have been repulsing attacks on the flanks of the city for nearly two years, leading to some of the most veteran and best prepared troops of Ukraine. Backmutter area. East of Andriyivka and Klischchivka the Ukrainian defenders continue to liberate territory. As they do, they destroy not only the troops of the Kremlin, they destroy the mythology that Russia is undefeatable. Oscar Borda front. The important story here is the discovery of new Kremlin troops to the northeast of Kupiansk and south of Svatov. These units have been nice enough to bring steel and phosphorus from Russia to be deposited in Ukraine. The phosphorus is certainly appreciated, the sunflowers don't mind. The steel may have to serve as flower pots. Northern Borda. There's little new to add on this line. The Kremlin continues to shell civilian structures, and the free Russians continue to be found making raids on Kremlin forces. Black Sea. The Kremlin, in true Kremlin fashion, appears to have own gold a brand new missile cruiser. By deploying mines without proper regard for mapping, this spanking new ship which was to be the pride of Russian engineering now serves to house fish. Ukraine world related. With a renewed vigor of Kremlin attacks, we can hope that the rest of the world realizes that the Kremlin is very serious about their threats to take more land in Europe. The destruction of the gas pipeline between Estonia and Finland may be viewed as another proof of Putin's willingness to do violence any way and anytime he can. Good news for cheap Americans worried that Europe isn't sending enough. The image on your screen shows A to Ukraine compared to total GDP. We aim to bring more. Like and subscribe.