Many ships became inoperable, and their anti-aircraft guns were demounted and used in land-based operations. At the time of the Soviet invasion of Manchuria, the River Force was completely unready for combat, and disintegrated in face of the overwhelmingly superior Soviet forces.
Many ships became unusable, and their anti-aircraft guns were removed and used in land-based operations. At the time of the Soviet invasion of Manchuria, the River Force was unprepared for combat and was defeated by overwhelming Soviet strength.