The Soviet Assault Begins

● At 4:00 AM the Soviet attack starts
● The puppet government under Kádár does not issue it’s “call for help” to the Soviets until one hour later
● Budapest is attacked by 5 Soviet divisions
● The Soviets occupy the Defence and Interior ministries
● Parliament is surrounded

The Kádár led Hungarian Revolutionary Worker’s and Peasants Party takes over

● Imre Nagy and members of his government take refuge in the Yugoslav Embassy
● János Kádár and Ferenc Münnich return from Moscow

The Soviets meet fierce resistance

● The national guard fights the Soviets at Széna Square, Blaha Lujza Square and many other locations in the city
● A heavy battle ensues with the Corvin köz group on Üllői Street
● Both sides suffer sever casualties