The Finnish army attempted to buy time by engaging in delaying actions during its retreat so that additional forces from East Karelia would be able to reach the front, and the VKT-line could be prepared for combat.
Den finske arme prøvede at skaffe sig tid ved at kæmpe et forsinkelsesslag under tilbagetrækningen, så yderligere tropper fra Østkarelen kunne nå frem til fronten, og VKT-linjen kunne blive gjort klar til kamp.