In January 1942, Yūgure escorted aircraft carriers  and  to Palau and to Ambon during the invasion of the Netherlands East Indies, and was a participant in the Darwin air raid of 19 February 1942.
In January 1942, Yūgure escorted aircraft carriers and to Palau and Ambon as part of operations against the Netherlands East Indies. Additionally, Yūgure participated in the Darwin air raid on February 19, 1942.