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The Chargé in Korea ( Drumright ) to the Secretary of State

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325. Embtel 319, October 31 and previous on Sino-Communist participation North Korean fighting.

Eighth Army has received no reports of capture of Sino-Communist officers yesterday. Eighth Army intelligence is fairly certain, however, at least two regiments of Chinese are engaged in heavy fighting, mainly with ROK units, which has been going on past several days in area 60 to 70 miles North of Pyongyang.

Aerial reconnaissance yesterday indicates sizable concentration on both sides Yalu River in vicinity Antung, Uiju and Sakchu hydroelectric plant area. Another development of significance yesterday was intrusion of hostile aircraft. According Air Force reports, enemy aircraft sighted or engaged yesterday included Yaks and six jet aircraft, photos of which were taken and are being developed. Approximately 15 Yak type aircraft were reportedly destroyed or damaged on Sinuiju [Page 1027] airfield yesterday. Six hostile jet aircraft, with which USAFE [ USFEAF ] F–51’s engaged inconclusively, are believed to have come from Manchurian airfield.

No reports received here yesterday Sino participation Tenth Corps area.

Drumright