After the failed mid-November attempt, General Messe gave the order for another attack on the Soviet salient into the Italian lines. This time the maneuver would be more elaborate, and more forces (both the Pasubio and Torino Divisions) would take part. Rather than attacking the Yelenovka-Ubescicce line frontally, the Italians would start with two columns converging on the village of Chazepetovka, approximately 15 kilometers north of Yelenovka. They would then push eastward, and steer back southward toward the town. After reconnaissance on the 4th and 5th, Tornio Division's two regiments attacked the 95th NKVD Regiment on the 6th. The Soviets put up stiff resistance and the Italians made little progress, but then 81st Regiment found a better avenue of attack a few kilometers westward. On the 7th, 81st Regiment drove deeply into the Soviet defensive positions, but encountered increasing resistance the farther they went. At about noon, the Italians encountered a small Soviet-held village - the last obstacle on the road to Chazepetovka.

The village had to be taken; given the -30 degree temperatures, the troops had to find shelter for the night at all costs. The Italians came under fire not only from the village, but from both flanks. The battle was very tough, but the Italians seized their objective after the attached horse artillery group galloped forward and unlimbered right in front of the enemy.