 It took until July 15 for the Finnish forces to reach the main Soviet defenses.It took until July 17 for the Finnish VII Corps to finally reach the Jänisjoki River, and clearing the surrounded Soviet forces lasted until July 21.Since the Finnish advance had extended the frontlines, some of the Finnish forces were starting to redeploy on July 16, with Finnish 1st Division being ordered to cover the eastern flank of the advance, while the Finnish 17th Division, which had left guarding of the Soviet base at Hanko to local troops, was brought to the area as well.