Soviet invasion of South Sakhalin

Significance

The Soviet invasion of South Sakhalin was one component of the broader Soviet–Japanese War, a campaign conducted in the Asian Theatre during the Second World War. Soviet forces numbering approximately 100,000 faced a Japanese garrison of around 19,000. Soviet casualties totaled 1,191 against Japanese losses of approximately 2,000. The operation resulted in Soviet seizure of the Japanese-administered portion of Sakhalin Island, known as Karafuto Prefecture, extending Soviet territorial control over the island.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (7)