5 October 1944
Germans attack in Alavojakkala to the north of Tornio and push the Finns southwards towards river Keropudas.
Finnish daily losses: 73
Men and equipment loaded on ships headed to Tornio. (Oulu)
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6 October 1944
German attack stalls at river Keropudas and is called off as the orders are to start withdrawing within the next two days. At the same time the strengthened Infantry Regiment 50 slips through the German caps and partially encircles the enemy (Maschinengewehr-Ski-Brigade "Finnland") at river Keropudas.
Finnish daily losses: 154