Its communique read, "Military engagements have taken place along the frontier of Manchoukuo in the region of Lake Buir.
"On May Il, Mongolian frontier guard stations' in the Nomon. Kan Bound Oho zone, south-east of Lake Buir, and on May 18, posts 20 Kllometres East. of the River Khalkhi were suddenly attacked by Japanese ind Manchoukuo troops.
"The attackers were compelled to retreat towards the river, however, "Atler May 12, for' ten days, border engagements took place al most daily. in. this. sector, resulting deaths and injuries on both sides On May 22, reinforced Japanese trid "Manchouluo. (yoops again at= facked our soldiers and attempted to penetrate Mongolian territory.
"But they were repulsed with considerable losses, being forced to retreat behind their frontier.
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