The ensuing battle destroyed much of both the 8th and 12th divisions, but the 12th suffered the heaviest damage; air attacks killed 600 from the division, 11 of the division's 30 tanks were destroyed, and the division commander had been killed.
Pertempuran yang tidak bisa dihindari membuat divisi ke-8 dan ke-12 menerima banyak korban, tetapi divisi ke-12 yang menerima banyak korban; serangan udara membunuh 600 orang dari divisi ini, 11 dari divisi dan 30 tank hancur, dan Panglima Divisi tewas terbunuh.