While at Roi, on 5 December 1943, Isuzu was attacked by Douglas SBD Dauntless dive-bombers and Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo-bombers from TG 50.1's aircraft carriers  and . Repairs were conducted at Kwajalein and Truk, but Isuzu was forced to withdraw once again to Yokosuka on 17 January 1944.
On December 5, 1943, while stationed at Roi, Isuzu was attacked by Douglas SBD Dauntless dive-bombers and Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo-bombers from TG 50.1's carriers and . Repairs were carried out at Kwajalein and Truk, but Isuzu had to withdraw once more to Yokosuka on January 17, 1944.