London, Dec. 3.
The task of invading Soviet tanks is said to be proving formidable owing to the intricate Finnish antitank defence system, The dificult ties encountered by Soviet tanks, it is reported, are increased by the fact that the Finnish troops have been furnished with inflammables and set on fire any tanks caught in traps.
lee-covered roads are hampering evacuation from Helsinki.
Reports regarding yesterday's air-raids state that 20 persons were killed and 36 people wounded when Russian warplanes were alleged to have machine-gunned several streets in the Finnish capital.
The captain of the German steamer Dutz claimed he saw a Russian destroyer sink while bombarding Russaroe on Friday, Fierce fighting in the Suojarvu district, near the south-east frontier of Finland, was announced in a Finnish Defence Ministry communique, broadcast from Helsinki. The Finnish line, it was stated, was generally maintained, and Petsamo was still in the hands of the Finns, There was no naval activity against the Finnish coast yesterday, the announcement added.—Reuter, Fierce Fighting in Karelia London, Dec. 3.
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Fighting continued with undiminished ferocity in the Isthmus of Karelia yesterday, according to reports reaching here, A number of Soviet tanks were put out of action. While the exact figure is not known, the total considerably exceeds 36, as reported yesterday. An unconfirmed message says a whole Russian tank regiment has been destroyed.* About 150 prisoners were taken by the Finns—Reuter, Finns Show No Sign of Cracking Accord with
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