Ships within range opened fire, shooting down several of the attackers. Two Kates that survived the initial anti-aircraft fire made a run on LST-738 at a low altitude. Anti-aircraft fire from LST-738 and   hit both planes, but they continued in spite of the damage.
Vessels within range retaliated with gunfire, countering the attackers' assault. Two Kates that endured initial artillery bombardment launched a low-altitude attack on LST-738, continuing to operate despite damage from anti-aircraft fire.