Petrograd, Jan. 30.
The official communique issued this evening states engagements between the Dukla Pass and the Vyshoff (Vyszkof) Pass are assuming the character of a general battle. The Russians have inflicted a smashing defeat on the Austrians southwest of Dukla, carrying three lines of trenches with the bayonet and capturing at least 2,500 prisoners, with three guns.
The Germans were repulsed with heavy losses at Borzimow, on the right of the Vistula.
A Russian torpedo-boat has raided Trebizond and destroyed the barracks and stores. The Turkish troops in the town fled.
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