London, May 31.
Patrol activity and enemy air raids are increasing in the Tobruk area of Libya. according to the "latest messages reaching London. Four enemy aircraft were shot down yesterday.
In Abyssinia Patriot troops who took Debarech have, now captured three forts east of it, as well as Bille which is 40 miles east of Lechemti.
In the southwest the British forces are now 47 miles north of Giabasire Operations generally are stated to be progressing most satisfactorily. Reuter.
Italians Attacked Cairo, May 31.
Italian forces were harassed in the region of Jimma, Abyssinia, by the South African Air Force, direct hits-being obtained on a road and buildings being set on fire, according to a RAF. Middle East' communique issued last night, Transport vehicles north of Alghe were destroyed, and in the Gendar area, forts at Azozo and Digya both were bombed and machine-gunned.
Tobruk Successes In Libya: a large German formation raided Tobruk on Thursday, four being shot down by anti-aircraft fire and several others being damaged, stated a R.A.F, Middle East communique last night.
From all the Middle East operations mentioned in this communique five British failed to return,—Reuter.
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