Ethiopia's Allies in the Ogaden War (1977–78)

Ethiopia received critical support from:

• Soviet Union – Arms, advisors, troops for training.
• Cuba – Combat troops, medics, humanitarian aid.
• South Yemen – Troops, port/airfield access.
• Libya – Weapons, funding, training personnel.
• East Germany – Arms, advisors, training missions.

This Eastern Bloc coalition tipped the war against Somalia.