Soviet counterattack under Soltsy 14-17.07.41

In area Solcye Soviet armies have put counter-attack on the German 4th Panzer Group. The enemy has incurred large losses and was rejected on this site of front on 40 kilometers.

July 15, 56th Panzer Corps has broken to the Luga defence line to the west of Shimsk. In area Soltsy the southwest of lake Ilmen, not having sufficient flank covering, it has undergone to attack by reinforcement of 11th Soviet Army, and was completely cut off from group of armies "North".