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From Wiki ( i know, i know wikipedia is part of the zionist conspiracy LOL)
Participation by other states
Aid to Egypt and Syria
Starting on October 9th, the Soviet Union commenced a massive airlift to Egypt and Syria. Between October 9th and October 22nd, the airlift averaged 30 flights a day, using long range Antonov-12 and Antonov-22 transports, flying from Hungarian airbases into Cairo and Palmyra, north of Damascus. The Soviets provided tanks, artillery pieces and fighter planes, to replace Arab losses. This airlift peaked on October 12, with a rate of 18 planes an hour.[39][40]
Besides Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq, several other Arab states were involved in this war, providing additional weapons and financing. The amount of support is uncertain. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait gave financial aid and sent some token forces to join in the battle. Morocco sent three brigades to the front lines; the Palestinians sent troops as well.[41] Pakistan sent sixteen pilots. Bangladesh sent a medical team and relief supplies.
Algeria sent 18 MiG-21's, Libya gave hundreds of Strela missiles, and unknown number of plans, A squadron of Hunter jets from Iraq, and Mi-6 helicopters, and an infantry brigade from the Sudan.[29]
Uganda radio reported that Idi Amin sent Ugandan soldiers to fight against Israel. Cuba also sent approximately 1,500 troops including tank and helicopter crews who reportedly also engaged in combat operations against the IDF.[42]
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