 The Soviet invasion threat was no longer acute after the Soviets had evacuated their Hanko base and the Germans had advanced in the Baltic states.On the day of signing the Anglo-Soviet Agreement, July 12, 1941, the 14th Infantry Regiment is sent from Åland to reinforce Operation Platinum Fox.Coastal batteries of the 7th Coastal Brigade became combat-ready during July.Since 6.7.1941 all troops in Åland Islands were under the command of the defending coastal brigade.