7/8/1943. 8.= pm. Frank Philips
The Russians have developed their success
at Orel and Belgorod into two further offensives
which are aimed at Bryansk and Kharkiv
respectively to the North and South.
Substantial progress has been made
especially in the drive towards Kharkiv.
The advance varies from 13 to 45 miles
and on the Orel front 4 to 6 miles.
Kromi some 40 kilometers to the
South West of Orel has also been
captured.
Patrolling is reported near Izyum.
66 German tanks and 114 planes were
destroyed resp. shot down.
The Germans falling back from Catania
are not using the coast road for fear
of bombardments from the sea.
A certain amount of looting took
place at Catania. Upon the request of
the mayor of Catania the Carabinieri
were rearmed and are now patrolling
Catania's streets together with our
troops.
Heavy fighting is taking place before Adrano
and Biancaville.
In yesterday's report it was stated
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