Uhhhh…wrong epic siege…..

The German advance continued during Turns 7 & 8, with successful attacks eliminating Soviet forces along the Luga River.

However, beginning Turn 7 Soviet reinforcements began applying  pressure from the south.  A German infantry corps was diverted to Novgorad.  The Soviets used Turn 8 to bring up even more units for an attacks that reduced the Germans to an under strength division.

Looks like it will be a slugging match to take the city, and the Germans will have to divert forces to contain the Soviet pressure.