Zhukov had been made aware of a buildup of German forces opposing his 61st and 2nd Guards Tank Armies, but did not have information as to the exact timing and nature of the attack.
朱可夫知道已經知道攻擊其第61和第2親衛坦克軍團的德軍建制，但沒有有關進攻的確實時間和性質的資料。