Before sunrise on the 28th, the Soviets began an all out attack on Jagodny. They committed fresh troops, attacking at the same time from the north and east. Witnesses said it was an impressive spectacle, with Jagodny illuminated by gunfire from all around. The attacks from the north were repulsed, thanks in part to the spirited action of the flamethrower company. But the Soviets made progress in the eastern sector, eventually decimating the XXV Bersaglieri Battalion defending hill 187.9. The hill, overlooking both Jagodny and many Italian artillery groups, was going to be taken.

The only available reserve was the elite Monte Cervino battalion. When the news came that the last defenders of Hill 187.9 were on the verge of retreat, the commander, Colonel Adda, was asked to take that position back with his men. The alpine troops rushed forward and , shouting their battle cry "Pista!" ("Out of our way!!!"), relieved the few remaining Bersaglieri and stormed the hill. Eventually, the Soviets were repulsed all along the defensive line. No more serious attempts were made to take Jagodny. The Soviets were worn down, very much like the Italian defenders, but fresh Italian troops had arrived: the 6th Regiment of the 2nd "Tridentina" Alpine Division and a light tank battalion.