THE RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 July 1917, Page 3

THE RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE.

Per Press Association. —Copyright

RUSSIAN OPERATIONS TADMIRALTY —PER. WIRELESS PRESS.] LONDON, July 8. Russian Official: — In the direction of Zolochou, we attacked fortified positions and occupied three lines of trenches but were pressed back by enemy counter-attacks. Our offensive westward of iConiucbv continued, throughout, yesterday the positions constantly changing hands.

Th© heights northwest, of Presovce and villages of Lnvrikovc© Travotloki, and heights eastward of Godov, remained in our hands in the evening.

We pressed the enemy back in Jamnicapacehna sector, northwestward of Stanislau and also advanced in th© lirection of Bakhouco and Dzviatch occupying the latter. Three of our fastest cutters raided Lakernzin, southwards of the Danube, landed under fire, captured machine guns and a breach field gun- Several Bulgarians wore bnyonetted. RUSSIAN OPERATIONS. Reuter’s Telegrams. FReceivod, This Dav at 8.50. a.m.) LONDON, July ©. Correspondents at Potrograd emphasis© that the offensive is not a mere demonstration but is in with dear strategical plan).' HW states the Germans have already withdrawn seven divisions from th© W est Front, in addition to fresh formations from Germany. There are signs of impending naval operations in the Baltic. Air-craft raided Livonia and submarines are exploring tho Gulf of Finland. BATTLE NEAR. VAN RIVER. ' LONDON, July 6. Russian official:—A battle is proceeding in th© direction of Sakkiz m the region of Bistana. Abistirir and Van River with the reinforced' Turks.