Fourth October War Communiqué Announced Suez Canal Crossing and Pursuit of Enemy

The fourth military communiqué of the October War announced that Egyptian forces had crossed the Suez Canal and were pursuing the enemy.

Issued on October 6, 1973, the statement was part of a succession of military announcements that brought Egyptians news of developments in the fighting.

The fourth communiqué focused on the advance across the canal, reporting that Egyptian forces had stormed the waterway and continued their operation by pursuing opposing troops.

The announcements marked the unfolding of the war’s opening day, with the fourth statement conveying news of the canal crossing to Egyptians following events.