Active air defense of Warsaw in 1939: September 25

The air attack has paralyzed work, including the municipal power plant in Powys; there has been no electricity in the city since 15:00. Earlier, on September 16, a strong fire broke out in the engine room of the power plant as a result of artillery fire, which was extinguished with the help of the fire department. At that time, about 2,000 people were hiding in his shelters, mostly residents of nearby houses. The second strategic urban enterprise that was fiercely attacked was the city's water and sewer plants. As a result of the interruption of electricity supply from the power plant, hydraulic structures were stopped. During the blockade, about 600 artillery shells, 60 aerial demolition bombs and 450 incendiary bombs fell on all station facilities of the city's water supply and sewerage system.
German artillery destroyed the city with high-explosive fragmentation fire. Almost all the command posts of the stop were shelled; the forward positions suffered less. The battle with enemy planes was difficult due to the fact that in many places the burning city was covered with smoke. At about 10 a.m., Warsaw was already burning in more than 300 places. Between 5,000 and 10,000 people could have died on that tragic day, and thousands more were injured.
It is reported that 13 planes were shot down during the day. In fact, during the aerial attack, the Germans lost one Ju 87 and two Ju 52 from Polish artillery fire (from which small incendiary bombs were dropped).
The main municipal facilities - the power plant, filters and pumping station - were severely damaged as a result of the bombing. This disrupted the electricity and water supply. The city was burning, and there was nothing to put out the fire. Heavy artillery and aerial bombardment on September 25 accelerated the decision to surrender Warsaw. The next day, the Germans launched an assault, which was repulsed. However, on the same day, members of the Civic Committee requested the surrender of the city to General Rommel.
As a result of the huge losses suffered by the city, the commander of the Warsaw Army, Major General A. J. Rommel, ordered a complete cease-fire for 24 hours from 12:00 on September 27. His goal was to agree with the commander of the 8th German Army on the terms of the return of Warsaw. The negotiations were supposed to be completed by September 29. The surrender agreement was signed on September 28. According to its terms, the march of the Polish garrison was to take place on September 29 from 20:00. Until the city was captured by the Germans, it was to be governed by President Starzhinsky with the city council and their subordinate institutions. Many players search for a bookmaker that offers generous conditions especially for newcomers. Simple registration with the correct code opens access to an increased welcome package. This is a great opportunity to double or even triple your starting capital. Upon activation you will receive promo code 1xbet 100% bonus up to $100, increased up to $130. The extra funds allow you to place more accumulators and singles. The platform also provides convenient tools for event analysis, which raises the chances of successful predictions.