5. 
Somaliland.
 
      
 
 
Commander-in-Chief Middle East reports that our position at 
      Tug Argan was heavily attacked and that enemy, using greatly 
      superior forces and fire-power, broke through. No Further details 
      available yet. We still held Bulhar yesterday.
 
      
 
 
On August 15th our aircraft operating from Aden successfully 
      attacked troops and transport and also two aerodromes in Abyssinia, 
      one aircraft destroyed on ground. All our machines returned safely 
      and shot down enemy bomber on return journey.
 
      
 
 
6. 
Malta.
 
      
 
 
Ten enemy bombers escorted by 25 fighters attacked aerodrome 
      yesterday. One of our aircraft destroyed on the ground, others 
      only slightly damaged. Hurricane attempting to intercept this 
      raid was lost.