SURPRISE BREAK THROUGH BY REDS
(New Zealand Press Association.—Copyright.—Rec. noon.) LONDON, May 9. The Russians have made a sensational break-through southwest of Velikiye Luki. This action, for the moment at any rate, has diverted attention from the noticeably increasing momentum of the battle in the Kuban. The Times Moscow correspondent describes the action south-west of Velikiye Luki as the capture, practically intact, of a valuable German sector. Moscow radio says the Russians stormed their way through deep fortifications which had been built up over six months. The Russians, sweeping on, captured many prisoners, much booty, dug-outs, pillboxes and trenches covering every hollow and height. The manoeuvre was so rapid that it surprised the Germans, who left the entire defensive system without putting up a fight. The Red Army is still attacking. Berlin radio stated that fighting is flaring up along the whole front following improved weather and the consequent hardening of the ground. The Russians are trying to improve their positions on the Kuban and the Donetz River, Moscow and Volkhov sectors, the announcer stated.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 109, 10 May 1943, Page 3
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