Meanwhile, the 267th RD, which had previously retreated from beyond #Pereshchepino, established a defensive line to the east of Orelka.DR, on the other hand, moved forward along the highway and railway from Pavlograd to Lozovaya. Due to the Soviet units bypassed by the 142/X
while moving southwest of #Pereshchepino. Meanwhile, 25th TC, which by now was located 100km away from the closest friendly forces, waqs struggling to make progress and faced a shortage of all essential supplies. In order to flank Mobile Group Popov, SS PzGrenDiv Wiking 122/X
1st GTC deployed its 16th and 17th GTB to provide support for the infantry between #Lozovaya & #Pavlograd. Meanwhile, 267th RD & 106th RB tried to pass through the area between #Pereshchepino and #NovoMoskovsk and reunite with the main force of 6th Army. 116/X
highway from #Krasnograd to #Pereshchepino and then on to the Dnepr if necessary. The divisions were tasked to specifically isolate the 6th Army forces that were
approaching the Dnepr River crossings. Once secured, they were to turn east towards #Pavlograd and then turn 104/X
#OTD 1943 #Kharkov | On the 19th of February, 6th Army continues its advance to the West as both 6th and 172nd RD approached to within 15 km of #Krasnograd. Meanwhile, 267th RD had successfully captured #Pereshchepino. 35th GRD of 1st Guards Army deployed a Rgt along the highway to 96/X
267th RD & 106th RB were ordered to move SW towards #Pereshchepino and the Dnepr crossings above #Dnepropetrovsk, while 1st Guards Army moved its forces to the west. 41st GRD and 244th RD left the Slavyansk area to follow 35th GRD towards #Pavlograd and #Sinelnikovo, 68/X
