On 25 September, the 2nd Polish Army strike group received a march order for Lida. Gen. Rydz-Smigly placed tasks under tactical relations. The 1st Lithuanian-Belarussian Division was due to arrive on 27 September to reach Papiernia - Skrzybowce and the 1st Legion Inf.Div. and the 4th Brigade to take control of Lida and cut off the retreat of the 3rd Soviet Army.

On the morning of September 28th, the 6th Legion's Infantry Regiment hit the city and took control of it after a brief fight. The Soviet staff had to escape for the second time.

However, before the Polish troops managed to fill the city, the 5th Rifle Division of the 3rd Army was attacking Lida at the vanguard.

