On 26 December 1944, then with the San Jose bombardment force, Kiyoshimo was crippled by two direct bomb hits in attacks by U.S. Army bombers during the approach to Mindoro, Philippines.
On December 26, 1944, while operating with the San Jose bombardment force, Kiyoshimo was hit by two direct bomb strikes from U.S. Army bombers as they approached Mindoro, Philippines.