The Soviet Union initiated a substantial military offensive against Axis forces in Romania, which began a series of operations designed to push back German troops and liberate Eastern Europe. The Red Army’s advance into Romania was marked by a surprise attack launched from multiple fronts, intending to exploit weaknesses in the Axis defensive lines. The offensive was part of a broader strategy by the Soviet High Command to increase territorial control, particularly as Romania represented a vital supply source for the German military due to its rich oil reserves.

The operation unfolded amidst the shifting dynamics of World War II, where the tide was increasingly turning against the Axis powers. The offensive not only targeted military installations but also sought to and liberate the Romanian people from an oppressive regime that had aligned itself with Hitler's Germany. The rapid success of the Red Army during the initial stages of the battle caught many German officers off guard, leading to strategic chaos within their ranks and rapid territorial losses.

As the Soviet forces advanced, they encountered both military and civilian challenges, but their overwhelming numerical superiority proved decisive. The importance of this operation was underscored when Soviet troops reached Bucharest, which allowed them to secure a key political foothold. The invasion altered the political landscape in Eastern Europe, as it also prompted Romania to switch sides in the war, aligning itself with the Allies following the overthrow of the pro-German government.