Kampfgruppe Baum finally secured the town in the evening. By blocking the Kharkov-Chuguev highway, they prompted the Soviet troops to evacuate all positions south of the Udy River. However, the majority of 6.PzDiv had already departed for #Yubotin and was not able to 229/X

#OTD 1943 #Kharkov | Yesterday's temperature had dropped significantly and this weather persisted into March 9th, resulting in reduced visibility which prevented the Luftwaffe from flying. In the early hours of the day, DR successfully captured #Yubotin and advanced east towards 194/X

DR launching an attack on #Yubotin from the south. LAH captured #Ogultsy before flanking Yubotin from the north, while TK advanced further to the west and captured #Telsavka. PzGrenDiv GD coordinated with TK & both divisions reached #Kovyagi. Meanwhile, Thule continued to 191/X

to maintain its position. However, these orders failed to take into account the fact that 3rd Tank Army was already heavily engaged near #Yubotin, & 69th Army was insufficiently equipped to carry out the assigned tasks. Following the capture of Yubotin, the German defence 136/X

OKH Lage Ost Map 22.02.1943 around Krasnograd

OKH Lage Ost Map 22.02.1943 around Dnepropetrovsk

OKH Lage Ost Map 22.02.1943 around Konstantinovka

#Yubotin. This retreat created an opening for 15th TC to combine forces with 12th TK and successfully eliminate resistance in #Ogultsy. | OKH Lage Ost Map 22.02.1943 124/X

froze the ground. In a fierce confrontation at #Maryevka, 7.PzDiv clashed with 10th and 18th TC, resulting in a crushing defeat for the Soviet forces and prompting Popov to seek permission to retreat. At #Yubotin an attempt was made by 3rd Tank Army to encircle 118/X

ollowing their release from #Kharkov, Soviet forces proceeded to push forward. 3rd Tank Army engaged with PzGrenDiv GD at #Yubotin and managed to capture #Merefa. Meanwhile, Korps Raus' depleted divisions were compelled to impede the Voronezh Front, with 320.InfDiv working 94/X

he latter formation was supplemented with attached Tank & Ski Brigades. The German defences at #Rogan withstood 3rd Tank Army, so both 12 & 15th TC were deployed to break through into #Kharkov. 6th GCC was instructed to move through #NovayaVodolaga and advance to #Yubotin 61/X

into individual regimental columns and had been traveling in difficult conditions for over a week. After capturing Andreyevka, Stavka ordered the 6th GCC to cross the Donets, follow the highway through #VelikayaBereka, and turn north to reach #Yubotin via #NovayaVodolaga. 46/X