Hankow, July 14.
No less than 21 Japanese warships were sunk and 19 damaged in the lower Yangtze as a result of Chinese air bombing during the past fortnight, according to an announcement issued today by the Chinese military headquarters. These are said to have included cruisers, destroyers, mine sweepers, torpedo-boats and one aircraft-carrier, Four of the warships were sunk by Chinese bombers this morning in the vicinity of Tungliu, says an announcement by the Chinese Aviation Headquarters.—Reuter.
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