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War News in Brief Deep Russian Drive into Rumania
Russian advances push 60 miles along the Jijia front toward Jassy with some units 15 miles inside Romania. German and Romanian forces struggle to halt Malinovsky’s drive on Odessa as panic spreads among retreating Germans. Churchill reports UK admiration for Soviet entry into Romania and notes discussions on political developments with Russians after Moscow warning to Romanians. Budapest heavily bombed in daylight and night raids marking first major raid near the Russian front. Marshall Islands gains tally 14 to 4 for US forces. Admiralty Islands occupation complete with about 450 Japanese left. Central Burma operations disrupt Japanese lines. Arakan front Kaladan cleared by West African troops. Demobilisation plans discussed by Arthur Greenwood. Empire casualties four-year total 667,159 with 387,996 British, 109,800 Indian, 74.33% Australian troops.