Minsk was liberated by the Soviet 1st and 3rd Belorussian Fronts on 3 July, but Model still hoped to re-establish the front to the west of the city, with the aid of divisions from Army Groups North and North Ukraine.
Hviderussiske front den 3. juli, men Model håbede stadig at kunne genskabe fronten vest for byen med hjælp fra divisioner fra Heeresgruppe Nord og Nord Ukraine.