In the Arctic… British convoy PQ-17 on its way to Murmansk loses an additional 8 ships as a result of a controversial decision to remove escorts from the convoy due to a threat by German heavy vessels.

On the Eastern Front… The Germans recapture Voronezh. Other units of Army Group South, including 6th Army continue the drive along the Donet's Corridor.

In the Mediterranean… British aircraft raid targets in southern Italy at Messina and Reggio Calabria. They specifically looking to destroy airfields which support the bombing at Malta.

From Washington… General Spaatz is appointed to command US air forces in Europe.