In the course of World War II , it was retaken by Romania in July 1941 , and again by the USSR in August 1944 .
Along with Bessarabia , the city was occupied by the Soviet Union on June 28 , 1940 , following an ultimatum .
In the course of World War II , Bessarabia was retaken by Romania in July 1941 , and again by the Soviet Union in August 1944 .
Along with Bessarabia , the city was occupied by the Soviet Union on June 28 , 1940 , following an ultimatum .