On June 22, Japanese 68th and 116th divisions received their orders to attack the city and to take it within 2 days, which started the 48 days of siege and defense.
Pada tanggal 22 Juni, divisi tentara Jepang ke-68 dan ke-116 menerima perintah untuk menyerang kota, dan memulai pengepungan dan pertahanan selama 48 hari.