Petrograd, March 4.
An official communique gives details of the capture of Bitlis.
The Russians attacked during the night in a snowstorm without firing a shot. They charged with the bayonet, dislodging the Turks after desperate resistance. A Turkish artillery position was captured by close fighting, all the defenders being killed.
During the pursuit the Russians captured 20 new Krupp guns in good condition and sabrad or captured many Turks, A large artillery munition dopét was captured at Bitlis.
An official communique announces that the Russians have captured Bijar, 70 versts northwest of Hamaden.
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