26 July 1944
Major General Raappana arrives at 21st Brigade HQ. He has received his orders; to stop the advance of the enemy towards Ilomantsi and push them back to Salmijärvi - Saarijärvi - Ylä-Vuottojärvi line.
He also orders the 21st Brigade to withdraw to southeast towards Möhkö in hopes the Soviet 289. Division will follow them along with their heavy equipment.
Situation in Ilomantsi area.
Finnish daily losses: 100
Colonel Ehrnrooth, Lieutenant Colonel Halsti and Major Varta at Vuosalmi.