defended the corridor between #Olshana and XI Korps, where #Verbovka was crucial. KG von Brese reinforced the lines, arriving just in time. The KG itself faced isolation near #Kapitanovka before being ordered into another perilous situation, amplifying concerns. 88/X
significant losses while just one Panther of the Btl got knocked out. Recognising the strengthened Soviet defences in the area of #Kapitanovka German commanders proposed dividing 14.PzDiv. Its 108.PzGrenRgt was already isolated N of Kapitanovka. The CO of 14.PzDiv suggested 63/X
significant challenges in maintaining its positions. Ultimately, the situation remained unchanged from the day before, with both sides holding scattered positions in the #Kapitanovka area without full control. The Soviet 18th TC also suffered losses, particularly 58/X
advance continued as elements from 6th TA converged at #Zvenigorodka from the NW, establishing contact between Konev's and Vatutin's fronts. As 20th TC pressed westward, German forces persisted in their efforts to hold control of the #Kapitanovka area, but an 54/X
o capture #Pisarivka. Despite initial efforts, the attack failed. After reorg, another attempt with Nebelwerfer support also proved unsuccessful. However, the division's armoured Kampfgruppe achieved success, securing the southern half of #Kapitanovka by noon. 46/X
back the German 389.InfDiv and 53rd Army was maintaining pressure on 3.PzDiv. Meanwhile, combat persisted in various sectors, particularly in the #Kapitanovka region. Following the seizure of high ground east of the town, Grenadiers of 11.PzDiv, supported by StuGs, tried 45/X
#Kapitanovka. This strategic positioning allowed the division to control crucial E-W routes vital for Soviet supply lines. However, due to the division's limited tank strength, their hold on these roads remained flimsy. It was anticipated that Soviet reinforcements would 42/X
hills east of #Tishkovka, which they had seized the day before. They successfully secured the high ground east of #Kapitanovka. By 0910hrs, the tanks established contact with KG von Brese, which had been isolated for nearly two days, holding positions in a forest NE of 41/X
majority of the 5th GTA proceeded towards #Tishkovka and #Kapitanovka. Struggling to maintain its position, 14.PzDiv relied on 11.PzDiv as its last hope.However, the faced challenges of its own, receiving orders late and having to navigate poor roads to position itself for 31/X
progress in the morning. Supported by two SU Rgt, the Bde successfully expelled Germans from #Kapitanovka and advanced toward #Zhuravka, destroying notable German forces between 20th TC spearheads and #Zvenigorodka. At the same time, elements of 14.PzDiv found themselves 29/X
Soviet forces persisted, with 20th TC advancing through #Pisarivka to #Kapitanovka, and 29th TC progressing south to reach #Tishkovka. These two corps achieved the greatest advance on this day, covering 10 kilometres. While this distance would have been manageable for the 25/X
encounters with Soviet forces, the panzers of 14.PzDiv gathered in #Rossochovatka and awaited supplies, which were eventually delivered at 2030. Despite the efforts of 14.PzDiv, Soviet forces continued their advance along the #Burtki #Kapitanovka axis. Two tank corps, 22/X
was to be the 24th of January, commenced by General Konev's 2nd Ukrainian Front. 5th Guards Tank Army was to be deployed as the vanguard to penetrate the German lines. Simultaneously, infantry forces would engage in tying down and destroy German positions near #Kapitanovka. 5/X
