RUSSIA.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 July 1917, Page 5

RUSSIA.

galicia offensive resumed. MASSED INFANTRY ATTACKS. Germany hastily concentrating. TROUBLESOME LENINITES. Received July 9, 5.5 p.m. London, July 7. [ The Russian, oftensive in Galicia has been vigorously resumed. Massed infantry attacks in the Zborow, Koniucliy and Brzezany regions are progressing favorably. They were made on a large scale. The Daily Chronicle's correspondent in Galicia states that Petrograd is closely linked up with the battlefields wlier; Russia is fighting far her existence on two fronts, and that while General Brusiloff continues his advance on a fortymiles front in Galicia the German agents at Petroprad are not slumbering. The latest war news shows that the offensive is not a mere demonstration, but a clear, strategical plan, immediately threatening, Bzrezanv and Halicz. The enemy is incapable of understanding the mobile Russian mentality, and is'now hastily concentrating reinforcements, including fresh formations from the interior of Germany. The enemy counter-attacked at Miecwszczow because a Russian army corps was forcing the Zlota-Lipa, and thereby exposed the Austrian line to the greatest danger. The Russians repr-lled the counter attacks, but did not press their advance. It is noteworthy that among the first to fall in the advance were many leaders of the Regimental Committees and delegates from the fighting corps taking part in the "All Russia" Congress. These hastened to join the offensive. The infantry are delighted at the powerful artillery preparations which arc eclipsing anything seen on the Russian front. The Czech-Slovak division particularly distinguished itself in the fighting. Meanwhile the Leninites are openly condemning the offensive, declaring that the army has been misled by the Socialist Ministers who are playing into th# hands of the Allied Imperialists. There is not the slightest doubt that the Leninites are making headway among the Petrograd masses. The Leninites are prepared to use power to force the matter io a crisis. SHARP ENCOUNTERS. A BATTLE PROCEEDING. Received July 8, 5.5 p.m. London, July 7. A wireless Russian official message states that there is increased reciprocal artillerying in the direction of Zolotchev. Sharp encounters have taken place in the region of Dzikelanv. The enemy's artillery is intense eastward of Lepitzadolia. The Germans displayed the white flag and suggested fraternising in the region of Baliestchi, but we replied by artillery. A battle is proceeding in the direction of the Sakkiz. in the region of Bistana and the Abishirvan river, with reinforced Turks. i

OBSTINATE FIGHTING. FURTHER RUSSIAN SUCCESSES. A RAID SOUTH OF THE DANUBE. Received July 8, 115 p.m. London, July 8. A wireless Russian report states: In the direction of Zolochev we attacked fortified positions and occupied three line* of trenches, but were pressed back by the enemy counter-attacks. Our offensive westward of Konuichy was continued throughout yesterday, positions constantly changing hands. The heightß north-west of Presovee, and the villages of Lavrikovce and Travotloki. together with the heights eastward of Godov, re'raainert in our hands. In the evening we pressed the enemy back in the Jamnicapacechna sector, north-westward of Stanislau. We also advanced in the direction of Bakhovce and Dzviatch, occupying the latter. Three of our fastest cutters raided Lakerazin. southward of the Danube, and landed under fire. They captured machine-guns, a breech field gun, and several Bulgarians were bayonetted. ENEMY REINFORCEMENTS. SENT FROM TRENTINO. Rome, July (j. The Corriere d'ltalia states that trainloads of troops from the Trentino ha.ve gone eastwards, and that ordinary railway traffic in Germany is suspended to facilitate the transport of troops eastward from the 'western front. RUSSIANS ATTACK PINSK. Received July 8, 5.5 p.m. Vancouver, July 7. A message from states that a battle has begun at Pinsk. The Russians are attacking, anfl Pinsk is a fin A GERMAN VERSION. Received July 8, 5.5 p.m. London, July 7. A wireless German official, report states: Massed Russian assaults at Brzezany, between Zborow and Koniui chy broke down heavily.