Donbas strategic offensive (August 1943)

August 13 – September 22, 1943 · Donbas

Result Soviet victory

The Red Army attacked German forces in the Donbas, aiming to liberate the industrial region. It forced the Germans back toward the Dnieper and recovered the area.

Allies of World War II

Axis powers

Strength and losses

Strength
1,053,000
Aircraft
1,400
Aircraft lost
327
Strength
c. 400,000
Killed
4,721
Wounded
21,234
Missing
2,985