IN THE EAST.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 July 1916, Page 5

IN THE EAST.

FIERCE BATTLE. RUSSIANS FALL BACK. PROGRESS IX OTHER QUARTERS. Petrograd, July 20. A communique says: German attaek.i in the region of Kemmem compelled us to fall hack under concentrated fire. During the battle the Germans used explosive bullets and tear shells. There was a fierce artillery battle on both sides with engagements between the first line detachments. North and west of Baranovitchi we slightly advanced at several points. There was fierce night fighting in the region of Venski, south-west of Baranovitchi. Our troops crossing to the left bank of the Slonevki continued to press Wie retreating enemy, who suffered great loss. Five guns and much munitions and stores were captured. New York, July 2fi. Cyril Brown, a correspondent in Berlin, cables that an ingenious system has provided a wall of German reinforcements to check the Russian offensive. General von Linsingen, interviewed, said he was prepared for the resumption of the Russian offensive at Brest Litovsk. If the Russians mass everything or, a narrow front like the English have done they may succeed in temporarily impressing tin front until we bring up the reserves. "I cannot believe there is a possibility of breaking our front. There are no strategic railways behind tliem, and such facilities are of immense military value. The Russians also can use only one good road from Volhynia, running to Kovcl from Lutsk. This and the adjacent railway are the sole avenues for a Russian advance or re treat. The battle of Kovcl is really a fight for the possession of the road." General von Linsingen added that he was sure he could, hold Kovel. London, July "20. Air. Washburn, writing from the south-west front on the 24th, says that, despite the rain and heavy roads, the operations at Lutsk and Brody, which commenced on the 21st, resulted in advances everywhere. The operations south-west' of are wrecking the carefully-prepared AustroXGerman ,>lans for attacking the region of Michailovka, and are forcing the enemy back eight miles. We captured 15,000 prisoners and 100,000 she Us. The Russians captured 30.000 prisoners and 40 guns in eight days. New York, July 20. It is reported from Berlin Jiat Turkey is sending troops to assist Germany. The troops are going to Galicia, where they will eo-operate with the Austro-Ger-mans. GERMAN' OFFICIAL REPORT. Received July 27, 5.5 p.m. Berlin, July 2G. Westward of Riga a reconnoitring detachment deserted as the Russians advanced on their positions. Three Russian divisions attacked eastwards of Gorodiscke, but were driven back with severe losses. Our squadrons bombed the Pogorietzy and Siredizioja stations, where troop trains were_ standing. TURKS IX GALICIA Received July 27, 5.5 p.rri. Amsterdam, July 20. The Erouz Zeunioro and Erouz Zeitung report that Turkish troops have arrived in Galicia. AUSTRIAN'S ADMIT REVERSE. Received July 27, 10.45 p.m. Vienna, July 27. A communique admits the withdrawal of troops south of Leszniow, behind the Boldurya sector, the result of superior enemy pressure. ITALY'S PART. ARTILLERY CONTESTS. AUSTRIAN'S USE EXPLOSIVE BULLETS. London, July 20. A'i ; -linn communique says: There were :: Jiiciy contests in the Lagari.ua valley and the Bercola legion. We repelled two violent counter-attacks gainst the summit of Monte Cimone, and are consolidating our positions on the Asiago plateau. Our air craft bombed the depots at Bellemonte., It is reported that the Austrians are making increasing use of explosive bullets.