Egypt Recalls Second October War Communiqué on Air Strikes Against Enemy Bases

The anniversary of Egypt’s October 6, 1973 victory recalls the start of the armed forces’ battle to liberate Sinai and the military statements that announced the opening operations.

Among those statements was the second communiqué of the October War, which reported that Egyptian air formations were carrying out strikes against enemy bases.

“Some of our air formations are currently bombing enemy bases,” the communiqué stated, describing the operation as it was taking place.

The brief announcement forms part of the record of the war’s opening phase. Its wording captured a moment when the campaign to reclaim Sinai had moved into action.