Siege of Leningrad lifted

Siege of Leningrad lifted

Article headlines: Siege of Leningrad lifted, Schlüsselburg captured after 7-day battle, fighting in the streets of Kamensk, rout of 4 German divisions.

1943-01-19

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THE TIMES TUESDAY JANUARY 19 1943

SIEGE OF LENINGRAD LIFTED

SCHLÜSSELBURG CAPTURED AFTER 7-DAY BATTLE

FIGHTING IN STREETS OF KAMENSK

ROUT OF FOUR GERMAN DIVISIONS

After seven days’ heavy fighting the Russians have captured Schlüsselburg and raised the siege of Leningrad.

A special announcement issued in Moscow last night stated that the troops of the Volkhov and Leningrad fronts joined forces yesterday. Several large fortified places have been captured.

On the south-western front Russian forces advancing after the capture of Millerovo have crossed the northern Donetz and taken the railway station of Kamensk. Fighting is now in progress inside the town.