The Leichte Feldhaubitze 18 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II also know as the ”Wespe”.
By February 15th, the pocket had moved with a masterful fluidity, maintaining its flanks against constant Russian pressure, not only from the pursuing ground forces but also from constant air attacks, to the jump-off point at Shenderovka. The same day, the 105th captured the village of Chilki, and then repulsed heavy Russian counter-attacks. The pocket was now centered on the village of Shenderovka and had been reduced to an area of 56sq km, containing around 40,000 men.