RUSSIA.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXII, Issue LXXII, 9 July 1917, Page 8

RUSSIA.

GIiRMAX STEPS TO MEET OIfEKSIVE.

SEVEN DIVISIONS WITHDRAWN FROM WEST FRONT.

NAVAL OPERATIONS IN BALTIC , INDICATED.

(Renter Service.) (Received July 9 9.15 a.m.) LONDON, July 8. Correspondents at Petrograd emphasise that the offensive is not a mere demonstration, but is in accordance with a clear strategical plan. They state that the Germans have already withdrawn seven divisions from the West front, in addition to fresh formations from Germany. There are signs of impending naval operations in the Baltic. Aircraft are raiding Livonia, and submarines are exploring the Gulf of Finland.