Newspaper of the fighting Leningrad "On Guard of the Motherland", October 27, 1943.

This is an authentic issue of the Red Army daily Na Strazhe Rodiny (On Guard for the Motherland), No. 252 (7484), dated October 27, 1943 — the official newspaper of the Leningrad Front. The front page is devoted to the Order of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Joseph Stalin, announcing the liberation of Dnipro (then Dnepropetrovsk) and Kamianske (then Dneprodzerzhinsk) by Soviet troops. The issue includes military communiqués, heroism awards, and diplomatic updates. This historical edition documents a turning point in the Eastern Front and is of exceptional value as a preserved witness to the Soviet liberation of Ukraine in 1943.

English Translation:

DEATH TO THE GERMAN OCCUPIERS!
ON GUARD FOR THE MOTHERLAND
Daily Red Army Newspaper of the Leningrad Front
No. 252 (7484) — October 27, 1943, Wednesday — Year XXV of Publication

ORDER OF THE SUPREME COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

To Army General Malinovsky

The troops of the 3rd Ukrainian Front, with decisive support from the flank by the troops of the 2nd Ukrainian Front under the command of Army General Konev, continued successful offensive actions along the right bank of the Dnieper. On October 25, they stormed and captured the regional capital Dnipro (Dnepropetrovsk) and the city of Kamianske (Dneprodzerzhinsk) — key industrial centers and German defensive strongholds on the Dnieper’s western bank.

In the battles for liberation of these cities, the following units distinguished themselves:

• Major General Gladilov

• Major General Kosobtsukov

• Lieutenant General Alferov

• Lieutenant General Sudets

• Artillery Commander Lieutenant General Nedelin

• Major General of Artillery Alekseev

Especially distinguished:

• 152nd Guards Division (Colonel Kulizhsky)

• 236th Rifle Division (Colonel Senev)

• 195th Moscow Order of Lenin Rifle Division (Colonel Surokov)

• 33rd Rifle Division (Colonel Gotsuk)

• 6th Red Banner Tank Brigade (Colonel Grechanoy)

• 3rd Guards Mortar Regiment (Lt. Colonel Brovko)

• 114th and 58th Gun Artillery Regiments (Lt. Colonels Mironov and Golubenkov)

• 109th Guards Artillery Regiment (Colonel Kostenko)

• 51st Engineering-Sapper Brigade (Colonel Vishnev)

• 52nd Independent Tank Regiment (Lt. Colonel Shkalov)

Honorary titles awarded:

The units participating in the liberation of Dnipro and Kamianske shall now bear the names:
“Dnipropetrovskaya” and “Dniprodzerzhynskaya”

Designated for official commendation and decoration:

• 152nd Guards Dnipropetrovsk Division

• 236th Dniprodzerzhinsk Rifle Division

• 195th Guards Moscow Rifle Division

• 33rd Dnipropetrovsk Rifle Division

• 6th Red Banner Tank Brigade

• 3rd Guards Mortar Regiment

• 114th and 58th Gun Artillery Regiments

• 109th Guards Artillery Regiment

• 51st Engineering-Sapper Brigade

• 52nd Independent Tank Regiment

I extend my gratitude to all soldiers, commanders, political officers, and support staff of the 3rd Ukrainian Front who took part in the battles to liberate Dnipro and Kamianske.

Eternal glory to the heroes who fell in the fight for freedom and independence of our Motherland!
Death to the German invaders!

Supreme Commander-in-Chief
Marshal of the Soviet Union
J. Stalin
October 25, 1943

Reception of Mr. Cordell Hull by J. V. Stalin

On October 25, the Chairman of the Council of People’s Commissars of the USSR, J. V. Stalin, received the U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull.

Present at the meeting:
– From the Soviet side: People’s Commissar of Foreign Affairs V. M. Molotov
– From the American side: U.S. Ambassador to the USSR Mr. Harriman

Hero of the Soviet Union Title Awarded

By decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, dated October 25, 1943, the title Hero of the Soviet Union was awarded for exemplary fulfillment of combat missions and heroism shown in battle:

• Captain of Engineer Troops Dmitry I. Kepin

• Captain Ivan I. Petrov

• Senior Lieutenant Alexander I. Losik

• Junior Lieutenant Mikhail I. Suvorov

• Junior Lieutenant Mikhail Yefimovich Belyakov

All were awarded the Gold Star Medal.

Soviet Information Bureau Report

Operational Summary for October 25

The troops of the 3rd Ukrainian Front, after a swift assault, captured the regional capital Dnipro and the city of Kamianske. In retreat, the Germans blew up bridges and set fire to supply depots. They suffered heavy losses and withdrew across the Dnieper.

Operational Summary for October 26

Fierce fighting continued on all fronts.
Near Nevel, Soviet forces repelled a major counterattack. 17 German tanks were destroyed.

Near Kremenchuk and Nikopol, Soviet troops advanced, capturing 41 populated settlements.

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