25 July 1944
As the fighting begins to calm down in Ladoga Karelia, there still remains a threat on the far northern flank; 21st Brigade is not able to stop the advance of two Soviet divisions towards Ilomantsi.
Commander of 14th Division, Major General Raappana, is ordered to take command in the area and launch a counter-attack to stop the enemy. For this, he is given command of the 21st Brigade, Detachment Partinen of 14th Division, Border Jaeger Battalion 3 and the Cavalry Brigade which is transfered from the Isthmus.
Situation in Ladoga Karelia on 24 July.
Finnish daily losses: 104
Front line terrain at Ihantala, a number of knocked out Soviet tanks visible.