Towards the end of the war, Soviet aircraft repeatedly bombed the town and on March 8, 1945 the Red Army's East Pomeranian Offensive burned parts of the town, causing the destruction of up to 40% of the buildings in Skarszewy.
In the final stages of World War II, Soviet aircraft targeted the town repeatedly. On March 8, 1945, the Red Army launched an offensive, causing significant damage to the town, destroying up to 40% of its buildings.