A Russian force estimated at some 300 men were raiding the province when a Finnish force under the command of Zacharias Palmbaum encountered them and managed to repel the Russians after intense fighting.

In early August, approximately 300 Russian troops started raided Kajaani.

On 7 August, they encountered Finnish levies under Zacharias Palmbaum, who had been training local peasants.

[1][2][3][4] As a result of the battle, the Russians suffered some 85 casualties while the Swedes in comparison only lost 8 men according to Palmbaum.

The Russians intended to attack Pielis once more in November with some 170 men, but withdrew with the news that Palmbaum was heading towards Brahea.