Ships within range opened fire, shooting down several of the attackers. Two Kates that survived the initial anti-aircraft fire made a run on LST-738 at a low altitude. Anti-aircraft fire from LST-738 and   hit both planes, but they continued in spite of the damage.
Vessels within range unleashed gunfire, downing several of the aggressors. Two Kates that endured the initial artillery bombardment made a low-altitude assault on LST-738. Artillery fire from LST-738 struck both planes, but they persisted despite the damage.