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, during an attack on Mindoro, Philippines, Kiyoshimo was damaged by two direct bomb hits from U.S. Army bombers when part of the San Jose bombardment force.