Meanwhile, the assembly of t24.PzDiv at #Yampol, approx. 30 km south of #Zvenigorodka, bolstered XXXXVII PzK's capabilities for the forthcoming engagement. Acknowledging the pivotal role of 24.PzDiv, von Vormann realized that without it, his mission would likely have 101/X
#Ositnyazhka #Pisarevka. The opening of a route to the spearheads at #Zvenigorodka by 2nd Ukrainian Front raised concerns, indicating a decisive move by the Soviets. Additionally, KG von Brese, isolated for several days, received orders to attempt a move to #Zhuravka to 69/X
However, the Soviet advance towards #Zvenigorodka required significant changes. As the Soviet forces closed the ring, the Germans merged XI and XXXXII Korps into Gruppe Stemmermann, under command of 8.Armee. This amalgamation merely formalised the existing situation, 60/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
Approaching #Zvenigorodka from the east and southeast around noon, the Soviet 8th and 155th TB faced no significant resistance, though caution was maintained due to the urban terrain. The town was swiftly cleared without encountering major resistance. Subsequently, the 53/X
#OTD 1944 #Korsun | On the 28th January, 20th TC's leading units departed from #Shpola towards #Zvenigorodka, encountering minimal resistance along the way. German commanders assessed #Zvenigorodka as nearly lost, prompting 8.Armee's Chief-of-Staff to urgently inform 51/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
#OTD 1944 #Korsun | On the 26th January, the Soviets aimed for a complete breakthrough of the German defences to push toward #Zvenigorodka. A Tank Corps received orders to continue westward, recognising that delays could allow Germans to reinforce their positions. Time 27/X
personally endorsed by Stalin himself, emphasised the objectives being achieved swiftly. The convergence point for the two fronts was designated to be in the proximity of #Shpola and #Zvenigorodka, Ukrainian towns crucial for the success of the operation. The primary 2/X
