London, Feb. 25.
The Admiralty makes the following announcement: The weather 655 having moderated, the bombardment of the outer forts of the Dardanelles was renewed at 8 a.m. this morning. After a period of long range fire the squadron of battleships attacked the forts at close range. All the forts at the entrance of the Straits have been successfully reduced. Operations are still continuing.
Contrary to German statements no British transport has been sunk.
Paris, Feb. 25.
An official communique states:
The bombardment of the Dardanelles yesterday completely destroyed four forts, one of which was entirely manned by Germans. Mine-sweeping has begun in the Straits under the protection of the cruisers and gun-boats of the Allied Fleet.
Athens, Feb. 27. The Allied Fleet has entered the Dardanelles and bombarded the interior forts, particularly at Dardanes Light House and Sedel Bahr, which are burning.
The Turkish fire is feeble.
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