5-11-1943. 8.= am. Stuart Hibberd
Three main advances are reported in
last night's Russian communique.
1. The Russians reached the mouth
of the Dnjepr.
2. North of Kiev they have come furthers
across the Dnjepr.
3. Still further North they are only
50 miles away from the Polish
frontier.
Further a survey is given of the last 4
months of battle in Russia from
the 5th. July to date.
On a 1200 mile front the Russians
advanced from 180 to 280 miles
westwards. 135000 square miles of
territory were regained, also the
granaries between Donets and
Dnjepr.
144 enemy divisions including
28 armoured divisions were
routed. 98000 prisoners were captured.
German losses in killed amount
to 900000.
Total losses in casualties, killed
and wounded as well as prisoners
are stated to be 2.700.000 men.
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