Extensive destruction of the Italian air base at Kismayu, Italian Somali-Tand, was reported yesterday by the South African Alr Force.
Releasing scores of incendiary. bombs, the South African bombers cored' several direct hits on barracks. Miled with troops. Aerodrome bulld-Ings were also hit and set on fire, the communique said.
'A small patrol of the King's African Rifles raided an Ethiopian. port and captured two prisoners in the first round action since the start of hostilities between Italy and the Allies on. African sell, the communique added—United Press British Cruiser London, June 15, The British cruiser Calypso (4,180 tons) has been sunk by an Italian submarine, it is officially announced.—Reuter. frst ime and attacked several Allied destroyers which were shelling sca coast towns. Two Allied destroyers were sunk by the torpedo boats, it was stated.
The Allied naval unit heavily shelled the Italian towns, causing 11 deaths and 62 minor casualties, re~ ports said. On the African front, Severe British attacks were thrown back by the Italian infantry and artillery, while on the Exyptain front heavy fighting was raging, with the Allies using many tank units, the communique stated.
Meanwhile, Rome Radio announced today that British bombers last night dropped leaflets on Rome, urging the Htallan people to lay down their arms. One of the raiders was hit by an anti-aircraft shell, it was believed United Press.
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